Forward ‘about to leave’ for West Ham – Confidence Hammers on verge of signing
We discussed German reports on Tuesday that claimed West Ham United and RB Leipzig had undertaken preliminary, in-depth discussions over a winter transfer for André Silva. If Wednesday’s edition of Born is to be believed, the Hammers have taken additional action to sign the forward.
In their preview of the Bundesliga team’s league matchup with VfB Stuttgart later today, they discuss West Ham’s interest. According to the newspaper, Xaver Schlager, a midfielder, and the 29-year-old will both miss this match. Due to the Premier League team’s interest and an impending transfer, Silva will be benched as Schlager struggles with a knee issue.
The Portugal international is reportedly “about to leave” Leipzig for Graham Potter’s team, and West Ham is reportedly close to signing him. After suffering an injury against Aston Villa in the FA Cup loss, Niclas Füllkrug joined Michail Antonio in the West Ham treatment room, where he will be sidelined for a considerable amount of time. Silva has made two starts this season across all competitions, and a transfer to West Ham—likely on loan—could help him play more frequently.
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