Fulham and West Ham United are reportedly among the Premier League clubs showing an interest in Alexis Saelemaekers, with AC Milan demanding €20 million.
According to Calcio Mercato, AC Milan could sell Alexis Saelemaekers amid growing Premier League interest. More than two clubs are keen on the Belgian winger, with Fulham and West Ham some of the prominent ones in the chase. The London duo are keen on a wide man.
West Ham in Alexis Saelemaekers hunt
AC Milan are undergoing a vital summer window, with the club expected to make plenty of changes. Part of their outgoing crew, Alexis Saelemaekers, is a player they are keen to sell. They demand at least €20 million for the Belgian winger, who did well while on loan at Bologna last season.
His performances for Bologna helped AC Milan retain his valuation, and there is tremendous interest coming from the Premier League. The €20 million-rated Serie A winger could be seen as an affordable option by the likes of West Ham, who are in the market for a winger and have even held talks for Reiss Nelson, who might cost significantly more than Saelemaekers.
Similarly, they are interested in Crysencio Summerville and may have even made a bid for the Leeds star. However, Dutchman will also cost significantly more than Belgian, which is why West Ham is keen on Saelemaekers in this window.
Milan’s insistence on selling will make West Ham’s quest easier when pursuing the €20 million-rated Serie A winger. They will face intense competition from Premier League rivals, with the report stating Fulham, Nottingham Forest, and Brighton & Hove Albion as the other suitors interested in the 25-year-old attacker.
Fulham also keen on Saelemaekers
Fulham are also in the market to refresh their attacking setup, as Marco Silva wants a new winger. Saelemaekers can play on both wings, which brings some versatility to the equation, and for the price, he will suit the Cottagers on all fronts.
It remains to be seen whether Fulham can convince Saelemaekers over the other suitors, although Marco Silva’s pull should never be underestimated. Hence, there is a good enough battle brewing in the background for the Belgian attacker, with West Ham and the Cottagers considered the key suitors from the Premier League.
