West Ham United has reached an agreement with Ajax for the transfer of Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez in a deal worth £32 million. As the only Premier League club yet to make a signing this summer, David Moyes’ side is now poised to finalize Alvarez’s move in the coming days. The 25-year-old defensive midfielder is set to sign a five-year contract, and his acquisition is seen as a direct replacement for Declan Rice.
Edson Alvarez will soon travel to London for a medical examination as the final step before completing the transfer. His addition to the squad is expected to strengthen West Ham’s midfield and bolster their prospects for the upcoming season.
Under the guidance of their new transfer committee, led by Tim Steidten, a former Bayer Leverkusen executive appointed as technical director, West Ham is actively pursuing further acquisitions. The club remains interested in Manchester United’s Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay, with additional signings anticipated before the transfer window closes. Additionally, despite Southampton’s firm stance on their asking price for James Ward-Prowse, West Ham is likely to submit a new proposal in their pursuit of the midfielder. The club’s ambitious approach in the transfer market reflects their determination to build a competitive squad for the upcoming season.