West Ham Launch €20 Million Move for Monaco’s Soungoutou Magassa

West Ham have made an official offer to sign AS Monaco midfielder Soungoutou Magassa. The deal is worth €17 million plus €3 million in add-ons. Talks between the clubs are moving fast as West Ham look for a key midfield player.

WHAT HAPPENED?

West Ham made their offer for Magassa on Friday. They have struggled to find other midfield targets. Magassa is 21 years old and has made a mark in Ligue 1, playing 29 games last season. He also did well for France Under-21 at the European Championship. Manager Graham Potter wants Magassa because Edson Álvarez might leave, and Mohammed Kudus has been sold to Tottenham. West Ham lost 3-0 to Sunderland, showing they need new players in midfield.

WHY MAGASSA IS SO IMPORTANT

Magassa is known for his defense and can play as a midfielder or central defender. His skills fit Potter’s plan to rebuild West Ham’s midfield. Their new offer shows they want to sign him before the transfer window closes. West Ham have already signed four players this summer, but they need midfielders. They lost important players and started the season poorly. Monaco finished third last season and are changing their squad. They might let Magassa go for this price.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR WEST HAM AND MONACO?

If the deal is done, Magassa could play for West Ham soon. Their next game is against Chelsea. Chelsea drew their opener in the Premier League, and West Ham are 14th after losing their first game. Both teams want their first win, so this game is important. Monaco started their Ligue 1 season with a win against Le Havre and will be facing Lille next. They want to do better than last season. The coming days will show if Magassa moves to the Premier League. West Ham are trying to strengthen their team before the transfer window closes.