Saint-Etienne have named their price for West Ham target Yann M’Vila, according to reports emerging from France.
As per L’Equipe (via Sport Witness), West Ham will have to cough up €10m (more than £8.5m) for M’Vila.
Back in mid-April, West Ham were linked with M’Vila (L’Equipe via Sport Witness). The Hammers were said to be taking ‘concrete steps’ towards signing the midfielder.
But now that Saint-Etienne have slapped their €10m price tag on M’Vila, West Ham must decide whether to press ahead.
Yann M’Vila: Midfield solution?
M’Vila has been touted as the missing link for West Ham’s midfield. With power, legs and tenacity, the former France international could be exactly what West Ham need.
The 28-year-old has previously spent one season in England, playing 40 times and scoring once while on loan at Sunderland.
During his career, M’Vila has also played for Rennes, Rubin Kazan and Inter Milan. He returned to France with Saint-Etienne in January 2018 and has thrived in his home nation.
The powerful midfielder has helped Saint-Etienne to fourth in Ligue 1 and his team looks set to qualify for the Europa League.
But West Ham could launch an £8.5m summer bid for him to solve the defensive midfield problem and provide Declan Rice with a partner.
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