According to reports in The Mirror, West Ham United midfielder Pedro Obiang, rated at £8.1m by Transfermarkt, could be the subject of a summer bid from Serie A side Fiorentina.
What’s the word, then?
Well, The Mirror says that the Italian club are plotting a fresh move for the Spaniard having initially shown an interest in the 25-year-old during the January transfer window.
However, no deal materialised and Obiang has since been ruled out until the end of the season having picked up a knee injury in the 2-0 defeat against Wigan Athletic in the fourth round of the FA Cup at the DW Stadium last month.
The Mirror adds that Fiorentina want the midfielder to replace Milan Badelj, who looks likely to leave on a free transfer when his contract expires this summer.
How has Obiang done this season?
The Spaniard became a real key player for West Ham last term and finished third in the club’s Player of the Year award, but like many of his teammates he hasn’t shown the same level of performance this term.
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The 25-year-old often came under fire from the London Stadium faithful for his displays in the middle of the park, but he still made 26 appearances in all competitions prior to his injury.
Would West Ham sell him this summer?
If they received a good offer for the midfielder, they would probably consider it.
The Mirror says that David Moyes is looking to bring two new midfielders to the club and if that is the case – and with the likes of Mark Noble, Manuel Lanzini and Cheikhou Kouyate already in their ranks – it could mean that at least one will be on their way out.
What’s the verdict, then?
Well, it seems certain that Moyes will look to shake-up his midfield options if he stays as manager this summer, and it would be no surprise to see Obiang sacrificed if the club receive good money for him from Fiorentina, with the Scottish boss looking to push the club on next season.
