Transfer rumours: Steven Bergwijn to West Ham United, Valentin Barco to Brighton, Tiago Djalo to Juventus
The Hammers are keen to add to their attacking options, with Mohammed Kudus set to represent Ghana at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.
After recruiting Kudus and Edson Alvarez from Ajax in the summer window, West Ham are plotting a move for another player from the Dutch giants.
According to The Mirror, West Ham are showing an interest in Bergwijn, who has grown unhappy during his time with the 36-time Eredivisie champions.
Bergwijn feels that Ajax have failed to follow through with promises made to him following his arrival from Tottenham Hotspur in 2022, including the idea that the club would sign a number of top stars.
Although they splashed out £135m in the summer window, the new additions failed to have an immediate impact as the club got off to a disastrous start, winning just two of their opening seven league games.
While Ajax have experienced a tough season, Bergwijn has still managed to contribute, registering eight goals and three assists in 20 competitive appearances.
Meanwhile, down on the South coast, Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly prepared to meet Valentin Barco's Boca Juniors release clause.
Brighton were linked with a potential move in the summer window, but Barco was keen to remain with the club to see out Boca's Copa Libertadores campaign.
The versatile left-sided player helped the Argentinian side reach the final, before they fell to an extra-time defeat to Brazilian outfit Fluminense.
With the transfer market open for business, Ole are reporting that Brighton are willing to meet the player's $10m (£7.9m) release clause.
The report claims that Boca are reluctant to accept Brighton's
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