Slavia Prague have confirmed that they’ve had talks with West Ham United in regards to the sale of Abdallah Sima.
The 19-year-old, who was solely promoted to the senior facet this season, has exploded onto the scene with 15 targets and 6 assists from 31 matches in all competitions, together with Europa League strikes in opposition to Leicester Metropolis and Good.
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West Ham have been monitoring the tall teenager for some time now, with former Slavia man Tomas Soucek admitting he has requested Hammarna to signal Sima, and now supervisor Jindrich Trpisovsky has revealed that talks have been held between the 2 groups.
“It’s troublesome to say, some contact and presents are underway,” Trpisovsky mentioned at a information convention. There’s an settlement that if there’s curiosity from sure golf equipment, there’s a set value that he can depart. It depends upon his situation and efficiency.
“The boys from West Ham mentioned that the scouts have requested loads about him, they’ve him excessive on their listing, as effectively as different golf equipment. The summer time is lengthy, it’s attainable that an official supply will come.”
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The situation of the requested value is unsure. Earlier reviews steered that Slavia was ready to carry out on £ 35 million for Sima, however Slavia’s President Jaroslav Tvrdik took to Twitter to dispel rumors.
Irrespective of what charge Slavia throws out, West Ham are seemingly to have an interest attributable to their wonderful dealings with the Czech facet over the previous 18 months.
Midfielder Soucek has been in inspiring kind since he first got here on mortgage in January 2020, whereas right-back Vladimir Coufal has been simply as spectacular this 12 months, and Hammarna are clearly eager to hit gold for the third time.
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West Ham are searching for a striker to exchange the late Sebastien Haller, who joined Ajax in January, nevertheless it is unlikely that Sima will fill that hole. He has hung out as a central striker however is primarily a proper winger, having spent nearly all the season out.
In the event that they decide to proceed with a transfer for Sima, West Ham can have to keep at bay curiosity from numerous sides throughout Europe, with Manchester United and Everton two of many who’ve not too long ago spat on the teenager.
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