According to a report from Sky Italy, West Ham boss David Moyes is interested in signing Dynamo Kyiv starlet Vitaliy Mykolenko this summer.
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Left-back absolutely must be an area where Moyes strengthens this summer. Or on the Scot’s head be it.
Aaron Cresswell isn’t quick enough anymore and Arthur Masuaku just simply isn’t a left-back.
West Ham need to dip into the market this summer and bring a talented left sided defender to the London Stadium.
And according to Sky Italy, Dynamo Kyiv ace Vitaliy Mykolenko is a target for David Moyes.
West Ham were actually linked with a move for the 21-year-old left-back in April (Area Napoli).
Area Napoli suggested that the Hammers will have to pay £13.5 million if they want to sign the Ukraine international defender. And despite the current financial climate, that would represent decent value for West Ham.
Stats
Mykolenko racked up some really impressive numbers for a left-back last season. He scored four goals and recorded seven assists in 36 appearances in all competitions for Kyiv (Transfermarkt).
In six Europa League appearances last term, the 21-year-old averaged 1.3 tackles, two interceptions, 1.3 clearances and 1.3 key passes per game (Who Scored).
He is clearly a very good player. And if West Ham manage to pick him up for £13.5 million, it could end up being a real bargain for the east London outfit.
Whether the Hammers board will be prepared to lay out that kind of money, however, remains to be seen.
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