Bayern Munich right-back Noussair Mazraoui is closing in on a potential move to West Ham United, with journalist Fabrizio Romano exclusively revealing to Soccer4U Newslet that the club are in “advanced negotiations” over a move for the defender.
Mazraoui, 26, signed for Bayern Munich from Dutch giants Ajax in the summer of 2022, but has struggled for consistent appearances whilst playing a backup role at the Allianz Arena, playing just 19 matches in any capacity in each of the two Bundesliga seasons he has been available in.
Now, though, an exit appears to be nearing on the horizon for the Morrocan, with Manchester United having been linked with a move for Mazraoui as well. However, the need to sell Aaron Wan-Bissaka this summer in order to facilitate a transfer has allowed West Ham to steal in and progress talks with the Bayern Munich defender.
West Ham Close on Mazraoui
A deal is not yet done for the 26-year-old, but is in advanced stages
West Ham are closing in the capture of Noussair Mazraoui this summer, with the Hammers in “advanced negotiations” with the £130,000-a-week Moroccan defender.
The arrival would be met to good effect, as West Ham United have been weak in the right-back position with Ben Johnson having departed on a free transfer and a form-questioned Vladimir Coufal being left as the only option at the London Stadium.
A move for Aaron Wan-Bissaka had been discussed at West Ham as well, ironically if anything as his sale was the dependant factor on Manchester United making a move for Mazraoui. However, it is West Ham who have managed to speed up negotiations and now look to be setting their sights on a new right-back in a time of need.
Speaking on the deal, Romano stated:
“West Ham are in advanced talks for Mazraoui. It is not a done deal, but is in advanced negotiation. So there is a domino of right backs in Europe. Manchester United are probably waiting, which was the best option possible, and then they want to do something especially [in the right-back position]. Obviously, this is needed only after the exit of Wan-Bissaka.”
