West Ham set to seal Adama Traore transfer as contract details revealed ahead of Fulham deal
Adama Traore is set to become the first signing of the January transfer window for West Ham.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are fighting for their lives at the foot of the Premier League table, and they now find themselves four points adrift of safety after Tuesday night’s fixtures.
Nuno is under huge pressure at West Ham, and he and his team suffered yet more frustration in midweek as they squandered a second-half lead to draw 2-2 at home with Brighton.
The East Londoners need plenty of additions to their squad if they are to turn their fortunes around in the second half of the campaign, and everything appears to be ready for Traore to become the first man through the door.
Adama Traore to join West Ham ‘immediately’ after Nuno Espirito Santo request
Football Insider exclusively revealed earlier in December that Wolves were keen to reunite with Traore in the January window, with Fulham hoping to cash in before his contract expires next summer.
The Premier League’s bottom club have been heavily linked with a move for their former star in recent weeks, but they now appear to have been pipped to the deal by the Hammers.
West Ham are set to pay a fee for the winger and hand him a contract that will keep him at the London Stadium until the summer of 2028, according to Spanish outlet AS.
The move for Traore has come as a specific request from Nuno, who is keen to strengthen the attacking options at his disposal for the second half of the campaign.
The 29-year-old is set to join West Ham “immediately” once the window opens, although the details surrounding the transfer fee remain undisclosed at the moment.
What does Adama Traore deal mean for Nuno Espirito Santo?
West Ham have been battling for Traore for a few weeks now, and Nuno looks set to emerge victorious in the fight with his former club.
Recent reports have suggested that the Hammers’ hierarchy are giving serious consideration to the idea of sacking Nuno, but the fact that they are now about to seal a signing at his request surely indicates that he is still likely to be afforded more time.
David Sullivan and Co. have gained a reputation for being fairly erratic with their transfer business at times over the years, but it makes little sense for them to splash out on a player who is a favourite of their manager, just to then sack him a few weeks down the line.
The developments surrounding Traore instead suggest that the board have confidence that Nuno can turn the team around, or at least, they hope that he will be able to.