Sources: West Ham told ‘cut-price’ Adama Traore offer could be accepted
West Ham could agree a cut-price deal for Adama Traore as Fulham seek to get him off their books before his contract expires next summer.
Before Nuno Espirito Santo joined the Hammers, over the summer he tried to bring Traore to Nottingham Forest.
Now at the London Stadium, Traore could be on his way to West Ham in what would be a long-awaited reunion between the pair.
Espirito Santo thinks very highly of Traore and a move could prove mutually beneficial for both Fulham and the Irons.
Fulham have ‘last chance’ in January to offload Traore before he leaves on free next summer
As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the Portuguese is eager to be reunited with the Spaniard following their productive time at Wolves.
Sources told Football Insider that Espirito Santo wants to rekindle his relationship with Traore after he turned the winger into a creative maverick.
Ever since the ex-Forest boss left Molineux, the number 11 has been unable to rediscover that form and now looks set to turn down any proposals from Fulham for a new deal.
Speaking on the Inside Track podcast, I explained: “He’s not going to agree a new deal at Fulham, this could be their last chance to cash in on them if they are to sell them in January.
“He’s not really been a regular in the Fulham team. So, Traore could be interested in a move away himself to become a regular starter in West Ham’s side as well. He would tick a lot of boxes for West Ham.
“He could become available for a cut-price fee due to his contract situation as well and I’m sure the player will be interested in a move to work again with Nuno Espirito Santo.
“I’m sure Nuno would like to have somebody of the quality of Traore that he could call upon in the second half of the season if West Ham do find themselves in a relegation fight.”
Jarrod Bowen to benefit from Traore arrival at West Ham
If the Spain international does make the bold switch across London, his explosive pace could provide the Hammers with precisely what they’ve been missing.
Sources told Football Insider that Jarrod Bowen is firmly staying at West Ham and would be even more convinced of the project in east London by the arrival of Traore in attack.
The Englishman has often been an isolated figure for the Irons, desperately trying to carry the team to victory by producing goals out of nowhere.
Espirito Santo’s side lack creativity and the Fulham winger’s addition could be the recipe for success, benefitting Bowen up top in increasing his goal output.