West Ham United are lining up a move to sign Roger Ibanez after Tottenham had a bid rejected for the Roma centre-back.
According to a report from Roma Giallorossa, Tottenham received a responding ‘no’ in response to their offer for Roger Ibanez, and now West Ham could sign the Roma star.
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Hammers boss David Moyes needs to sign a new central defender after selling Craig Dawson to Wolves in the January transfer window.
And it seems as though Ibanez could well be the man for the job at the London Stadium…
Tottenham have Roger Ibanez bid rejected and West Ham could now sign him
Roma Giallorossa reckon that the Hammers could swoop in and beat Spurs to the South American’s signature in the summer transfer window.
What a statement this would be from West Ham!
Roma Press describe Ibanez as one of Mourinho’s favourites, and he played a key role for the Serie A side last season.
The two-caped Brazil international made 48 appearances in all competitions for Roma last term, and formed a vital part of their defence.
Ibanez is a strong centre-back, although he can also play at right-back or in defensive midfield.
Roma Giallorossa reckon that Roma will demand around €35 million (£30 million) for the 24-year-old this summer.
Football Fancast recently labelled the Brazilian as ‘exceptional’, and they’re bang on the money in my opinion. He has absolutely everything needed to succeed in the Premier League.
If West Ham beat Tottenham in the race to sign Roger Ibanez this summer, I believe it will be a major coup for us.
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