Big blow for Everton as report claims West Ham may hold advantage in race to sign Samuel Chukwueze

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According to a report from La Razon, West Ham may have an advantage over Everton in the race to sign Villarreal striker Samuel Chukwueze.

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The Hammers and the Toffees are chasing the rapid attacker ahead of the summer transfer window. Arsenal allegedly want him as well (La Razon).

David Moyes is desperate to bring a top class striker to the London Stadium this summer.

And Carlo Ancelotti is in the same boat at Goodison Park.

West Ham and Everton chasing Samuel Chukwueze

The Villarreal hitman is a target for both the Hammers and the Toffees according to La Razon.

West Ham may well hold an advantage over Everton, however.

That’s according to La Razon who claim that Pablo Fornals could hold the key for the east London outfit.

The Spaniard is a former teammate of the Nigerian. Added to that, if West Ham finish inside the Champions League or the Europa League places and Everton don’t, there is every chance that we will be a more appealing prospect to Chukwueze than the Toffees.

Blow for Everton if West Ham win race for Samuel Chukwueze

The 21-year-old has exceptional pace and possess terrific movement according to well known scouting website Breaking The Lines.

Chukwueze can play anywhere along the front-line, and although he is not an out-and-out striker, he would be an incredibly exciting addition for West Ham.

There is one big problem for West Ham and Everton, however. The Nigerian speedster has an €80 million (£69 million) release clause inserted into his current contract with Villarreal (La Razon).

Obviously we won’t be paying anywhere near that amount. He is out of contract in the summer of 2023, however, so Villarreal will surely be willing to accept a hugely reduced fee for Chukwueze.

Let’s hope West Ham can get this one done. The Nigeria international is a hugely exciting young player. And beating Everton to his signature would be a massive statement from the east London outfit.