It is reported that West Ham United will be the same interested veteran England and Newcastle United right-back Kieran Trippier in their bid to strengthen the position next season.
The Hammers have been busy in the transfer market so far, spending the better part of £120m – including £40m on defender Max Kilman and £27m on striker Niclas Fullkrug – to equip new manager Julen Lopetegui with a squad that will challenge for Europe. fitness too.
But with Ben Johnson released and Thilo Kehrer traded, depth at right back is lacking. The Hammers have previously been linked with Noussair Mazraoui, who looks set to join Manchester United if Bayern Munich sell. But now Trippier has emerged as a target after two-and-a-half years with the Magpies.
I The Daily Telegraph writes that Trippier is among the possible options, although whether Newcastle would agree to let him go is not yet clear. Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Kyle Walker-Peters are other players that West Ham showed interest in but could not agree on deals.
From West Ham, Athletic reported that captain and centre-back Kurt Zouma is set to join Dubai's Shabab Al Ahli of the UAE Pro League. The Hammers will not receive the transfer fee, although the Frenchman has a year left on his contract, but his remaining salary will be covered.
Meanwhile, Newcastle brought in Sheffield United striker William Osula.
“I'm very happy to be here. It's a big club, a big club, so I'm very happy with the opportunity to join Newcastle United,” said the young Danish player.
“This is a great opportunity, and when I heard about Newcastle's interest, I knew I had to take the opportunity to join this club when it came. It came, and I'm very happy to be here.”
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