West Ham United are interested in signing Kurt Zouma from Chelsea.
According to Kaveh Solhekol from Sky Sports, the Hammers have now opened talks to sign the French defender and they are prepared to pay a sum of around £20 million for his services.
West Ham in talks to sign Kurt Zouma from Chelsea. Willing to pay £20m. Will cost more.
— Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) July 29, 2021
The 26-year-old defender has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer and he could prove to be a quality acquisition for the Hammers.
David Moyes needs to strengthen his defence before the start of the new season and Zouma would be an upgrade on the likes of Craig Dawson.
The Frenchman needs to leave Chelsea in order to play regular first-team football and a move to their London rivals could be ideal for the player.
The Hammers can offer him European football next season and Zouma is likely to get regular playing time under Moyes.
There is no doubt that the Frenchman is a quality defender who will improve the Hammers at the back. Zouma knows the Premier League well and he could make an immediate impact at the London club next season.
Furthermore, he’s yet to reach his peak and the Frenchman could improve further with regular game time at West Ham.
Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing the Sevilla defender Jules Kounde and Zouma has been mentioned as a potential makeweight in the deal.
Talks ongoing between Chelsea and Sevilla for Jules Koundé but Sevilla want more than €30/35m [if Kurt Zouma will be confirmed as part of the deal]. 🔵 #CFC #Sevilla
Koundé agreed personal terms with Chelsea two days ago – he’s buzzing to join CFC.
NO chance for Marquinhos. https://t.co/l9zzSUyEq3
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 29, 2021
It remains to be seen how the situation develops over the next few weeks now.
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