Sources: After a new development, the door is open for West Ham to sign Ekitike.
West Ham United’s target Hugo Ekitike is expected to leave Ligue 1 heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain in January, according to Football Insider.
It is understood that all sides have agreed that the 21-year-old should leave Parc des Princes during the mid-season transfer window.
A well-placed source has told Football Insider that PSG were left “frustrated” that Ekitike was unwilling to join Eintracht Frankfurt as part of the deal to bring Randal Kolo Muani.
Instead, the forward desired a move to the Premier League and met with English clubs in an attempt to obtain his ambition.
West Ham were in talks with the teenager up until the penultimate day of the summer transfer window, but a deal did not materialize.
He is still at PSG, although he is far down the pecking order in Luis Enrique’s squad.
Ekitike has only played eight minutes for the French giants this season and was absent from the squad when they overcame Lyon before the international break.
After the obligation to buy in his original loan spell was triggered, the right-footer only signed permanently for the Parisians in July.
He spent the 2022-23 season with PSG, however he only made 14 starts out of 32 total appearances.
In those games, the former Newcastle target had four goals and four assists.
Ekitike impressed Europe’s top by scoring 11 goals and assisting four times in 28 appearances for his boyhood club Stade de Reims.
After a disappointing one-year stint at the London Stadium, West Ham permitted Gianluca Scamacca to leave for Roma during the summer transfer window.
To begin the new season, the Irons have accumulated 10 points out of a potential 12.
In other news, West Ham has stated that they will accept a “huge” offer for their top player.
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Wolves: The Old Gold have agreed to sign an exciting new midfielder in 2024.
According to rumours, O’Neil will sign a new contract in 2024.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are due to bring an exciting new signing to Molineux in 2024, and his current club is already looking for a successor, according to rumors.
What is the most recent Wolverhampton Wanderers news?
Wolves are one of several Premier League clubs interested in signing free agent midfielder Xeka, who has been out of contract since leaving Rennes at the conclusion of last season, according to TEAMtalk.
Everton, Crystal Palace, and Sheffield United have also expressed interest in the 2020/21 Ligue 1 champion, while Southampton and West Bromwich Albion have made touch with his entourage. Clubs in France, Spain, Turkey, and Italy are also interested in taking on the Rebordosa-born ace.
Wolves meet Liverpool at Molineux on Saturday and may be helped in their bid to overcome Jurgen Klopp’s men thanks to the Reds’ injury crisis in defense. According to The Express and Star, Virgil van Dijk is suspended, while Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss out due to a hamstring injury.
Mario Lemina, an Old Gold midfielder, is optimistic about his team’s chances against Liverpool, telling Wolves’ official website: “It’s a really big game and I’m looking forward to getting back on the pitch with the other players, and being in the right place to fight for the team.” We know we can do it because we have a terrific team, great players, and we know what we need to do.”
Gary O’Neil’s men are 15th in the Premier League, with three points from a possible 12; nevertheless, their performances have possibly warranted more in terms of results on balance.
Who are Wolves signing?
According to Os Donos da Bola presenter Neto, Palmeiras midfielder Raphael Veiga will leave the South American giants to move to Wolves in 2024.
Speaking in an interview, Neto’s claims have been relayed by O TV Foco and transcribed by Sport Witness, as he stated: “Raphael Veiga will say goodbye to Palmeiras next year. He is going to Wolverhampton, and the transfer will be completed next year. If this doesn’t happen, Palmeiras can criticise me at will.
“And to replace Veiga, Palmeiras have their eyes on a new midfielder, Pedrinho, currently at Atlético-MG. So, the situation is as follows: Palmeiras is about to sign Pedrinho for €15m, offering €10m plus Kevin. Therefore, at the end of the year, Veiga will go to England.”
According to Transfermarkt, Veiga has had an incredible 2023 across all competitions, registering 16 goals and 12 assists for the Brazilian giants in 43 games.
The attacking midfielder, regarded as a star player owing to his continuous goal contributions, has been a consistent presence in the Brazilian Serie A, piling up an average of 3.4 shots on goal per match and a match rating of 7.42/10, according to WhoScored.
Veiga has recovered 2.8 balls per game in the league, according to SofaScore, and is capable of putting in a defensive shift with his offensive exploits.
