West Ham United are set to target a move for Charles De Ketelaere ahead of the summer as a potential replacement for Lucas Paqueta.
According to Caught Offside, West Ham United are keen to make a move for Charles De Ketelaere during the summer. The Hammers are keen to sign the Belgian as a potential replacement for Lucas Paqueta, with the Brazilian’s future still lingering on uncertain terms.
West Ham United have some big decisions to make during the summer, including deciding on the future of Lucasw Paqueta. The Brazilian’s impending situation with a betting charge continues to linger in the background, as reports have stated the attacking midfielder remains keen to make a return to Brazil.
In any case, there’s a big chance the Hammers will lose their influential Brazilian star, and they contemplated the situation even in January. They were interested in James McAtee as a potential replacement for Paqueta before the January window, and that position will be one of their main agendas during the summer market.
West Ham United have set sights on Charles De Ketelaere ahead of the summer, as they feel the Belgian fits perfectly as a potential replacement for Paqueta. The Hammers have reportedly registered an interest in the 23-year-old Serie A star, as the report states they are currently the only team to do so amid stories linking some of the big club’s rivals with a move for the Belgian.
Real Madrid are keen alongside Arsenal and Liverpool, while there’s emerging interest from the likes of Tottenham in the attacking midfielder. The north London pair are eager to build their current squads with a young attacking midfielder, as De Ketelaere’s versatile profile does tick a lot of boxes.
Could West Ham lose out on Charles De Ketelaere?
The biggest concern for West Ham could come in the form of competition, as Manchester United and Manchester City are keen. The latter consider De Ketelaere as a potential replacement for compatriot Kevin De Bruyne, as the 23-year-old Serie A star may wait to gauge the interest of other clubs ahead of the summer.
Atalanta are not expected to place an exorbitant price tag, which could keep the Hammers in the race, but any move will depend on the player’s choices. For now, there appears to be a lot of clubs interested, as many would come forward with official approaches for the 23-year-old Serie A star, which could see West Ham miss out, as they are likely to be further below in the pecking for a player like De Ketelaere.
