West Ham United are reportedly keen on signing 23-year-old Argentine international defender Nehuen Perez this summer.
According to reputed Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, West Ham United have now submitted an enquiry for 23-year-old Argentine defender Nehuen Perez.
Perez has done quite well for Italian club Udinese, and his performances have attracted the attention of the English outfit. He has a contract with the Serie A outfit until 2027, and he is unlikely to be a cheap acquisition. West Ham might have to pay a premium to sign him.
The 23-year-old is naturally a central defender, but he can operate as the right back as well. The Hammers need more quality at the back, and the 23-year-old Argentine international would be a quality long-term investment.
Perez is still relatively young, and he will only improve with coaching and experience. He could develop into one of the best defenders in the league with the right guidance. However, the Hammers also have other centre-backs on their radar, including Vitao.
West Ham will be hoping to compete in Europe regularly, and they need quality players for that to happen. The 23-year-old defender will certainly help them tighten up defensively, and he could be a key player for them next season.
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The opportunity to join an English club will be quite attractive for the South American. Perez has shown his quality in Italy, and he will look to make his mark in the Premier League as well. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can finalise an agreement soon.
Perez will be hoping to establish himself as a regular starter for his country, and regular football in the Premier League will certainly accelerate his development and boost his chances of representing Argentina more often. The Hammers certainly have the financial resources to get the deal done, and it will be interesting to see if Udinese are prepared to sanction the departure of the 23-year-old.
West Ham have appointed Julen Lopetegui as their new manager, and the Spaniard will be expected to guide them to a respectable finish like season. They will look to push for domestic trophies as well.
West Ham have a number of weaknesses in their squad, and they will need to fix those if they want to perform at a high level. Apart from a quality central defender, they should look to bring in a creative midfielder and a reliable centre-forward. It will be interesting to see if West Ham can address their deficiencies during the summer transfer window and bounce back strongly next year.
