West Ham United have established contacts with Lucas Ocampos and his camp alongside Sevilla to figure out a move for the Argentine winger.
According to Ole, Lucas Ocampos is a target on deadline day for West Ham United. Julen Lopetegui would like to add an experienced attacker to his ranks. He has not looked beyond one of his former players in the 30-year-old Argentine international, as contacts have been established.
West Ham United chasing Lucas Ocampos
Julen Lopetegui wants to add an experienced attacker to his ranks amid links with Raheem Sterling. The West Ham boss has targeted one of his former stars in, Lucas Ocampos. The 30-year-old Argentine international is in the final year of his deal with Sevilla. While he wants to stay here, financial restrictions could force the Spanish side to find a different solution.
As this window is the final chance for Sevilla to conjure up a decent transfer fee for the Argentine winger, they might be open to keeping him for longer, although the terms of his deal may change. With that, Ocampos might have to take a pay cut to fit into their wage system as directed by La Liga.
Either way, the winger does have a chance to try out a different challenge although the decision must be swift in that regard. West Ham United have established contacts with Ocampos as well as Sevilla to figure out if a transfer is a possibility in the dying hours of the window.
There is the prospect of joining his former manager under whom Ocampos won the Europa League not so long ago, as well as entering the Premier League stage. Secondly, he also has an offer from Mexican side Montrerrey, whose €5 million bid is not impressive, as the player’s reported market value is around €9 million. Hence, Ocampos has to decide his future, and the next few hours will bring clarity.
West Ham still active in the market
West Ham have had a tremendous window so far judging by the quality of players they have brought in. A few incomings and departures are still expected to materialise before the 11 PM transfer deadline, with James Ward-Prowse one of those likely to be sold.
The Hammers are in the mood to replace the former Southampton captain, with Giovani Lo Celso among the options discussed. Carlos Soler is also a credible target, as there might be one midfield signing pending before the transfer deadline, while Ocampos is also an option, which makes it at least two players that may come in today.
