Brian Brobbey deal hits stumbling block after West Ham talks - sources

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27 Jan 2025, 11:11 am

West Ham only want to sanction a loan deal for Ajax striker Brian Brobbey, sources have told Football Insider.

The Irons have held extensive talks with the Dutch giants over a move for the 22-year-old forward.

Graham Potter's side are desperate to add striking reinforcements before the 3 February deadline after injuries to Jarrad Bowen, Niclas Fullkrug and Michail Antonio.

However, the move for Brobbey has hit a stumbling block with Ajax only willing to let the Netherlands international leave on a permanent basis.

They are keen to agree a sale this month or let the striker join West Ham on loan with a mandatory purchase option.

Negotiations are currently at an impasse with just days left of the mid-season transfer window.

Brobbey has made 29 appearances across all competitions for Ajax this term, starting in 18 of those outings.

West Ham only want to sanction loan deal for Brobbey

He has notched three goals and seven assists - but just one of those strikes has come in the Eredivisie.

The 22-year-old is a fully-fledged Netherlands international and has scored once in seven appearances for his country.

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West Ham lined up with Lucas Paqueta up front for their 1-1 draw against Aston Villa on Saturday (25 January).

The Irons sit 14th in the Premier League table with 15 games of this season still to play.

In other news, update on £17million permanent Carlos Soler deal.

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