Tim Steidten is thought to be pushing really hard to being Ibrahim Osman to West Ham United this month.
West Ham are doing their utmost to sign youngster Ibrahim Osman from Nordsjaelland in the January transfer window, with Tim Steidten playing a lead role in making it happen.
Hammers boss David Moyes needs to add some pace to his frontline, and Osman, 19, is believed to be a key target for the Scot, but a top source inside the London Stadium confirmed to Hammers News that the Danish side had rejected our first bid for the winger.
However, a report yesterday then claimed that both West Ham and Nordsjaelland are confident of pushing through a deal for the talented teenager this month.
A new claim has surfaced today though, highlighting fresh demands that have just been made by the Danish side…
Tim Steidten pushing to bring explosive attacker to West Ham
Tipsbladet claim that Hammers director of football Steidten is ‘throwing everything’ at bringing Osman to the London Stadium this winter.
However, it is now being claimed that Nordsjaelland are demanding around £17 million for the exciting young winger, and want to include a sell-on clause into the deal as well.
Whether the West Ham owners will be prepared to meet those demands remains to be seen, but I reckon they might look at it as too much of a risk.
I do believe that Osman has outstanding potential, but £17 million for a teenager who has no experience of playing in the Premier League might prove to be too rich for our blood.
The Ghanaian has bagged four goals and five assists in 29 games for Nordsjaelland so far this season (Transfermarkt) – a fairly impressive tally for someone so young. He has blistering pace and plays with a really fearless attitude.
However, we all know how much of a step up the Premier League is to the Danish top flight. And I would be hugely surprised if Tim Steidten manages to convince the West Ham board that they should part with £17 million for Osman’s signature this month.
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