Newcastle United are reportedly keen on signing 27-year-old AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori, a target for West Ham United.
According to a report from Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport, Newcastle United are leading the race to sign former Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori. West Ham United are keen on signing the Englishman as well. According to the update, the defender is valued at around €20-25 million.
The 27-year-old could prove to be a major bargain at that price, and it will be interesting to see if Newcastle can get the deal done. Newcastle United have looked vulnerable at the back this season, and players like Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles have struggled with injury problems.
The Magpies need more depth at the back, and Fikayo Tomori could be a quality addition. He has shown his quality in Italian football, and there is no doubt that he could be a success in England as well.
The opportunity to return to the Premier League could be quite exciting for the English defender, and he will look to prove himself in English football if the move goes through. Newcastle United are one of the wealthiest clubs in the world and they have an exciting project. Tomori could be tempted to join them and fight for trophies with them in the coming seasons.
West Ham keen on Tomori
West Ham United are keen on the player as well. The Hammers need more quality in the side, and it will be interesting to see if they can convince the former Chelsea player to join them. Newcastle United are certainly a more attractive project on paper, and they have the resources to offer the defender a lucrative contract as well.
West Ham will have to work hard to convince him. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. The Hammers have been quite mediocre this season, and they are expected to finish in the midtable positions.
On the other hand, Newcastle are chasing European qualification. If they manage to secure European football for the next season, they could have a major advantage in the race to sign the player. Any player would be tempted to join a club with European football.
