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Abdul Fatawu Transfer

Started Last Movement

Will Abdul Fatawu join West Ham? Leicester City have reportedly rejected one West Ham bid, and no improved offer has materialised.

Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider, as cited by West Ham World, now says Beşiktaş have made a formal bid. The amount and outcome of that offer are not reported, and no agreement has been reached.

No-Guff Summary

  • West Ham’s position: Leicester have reportedly rejected a Hammers bid, with no amount disclosed and no improved offer reported.
  • Beşiktaş have acted: Pete O’Rourke, as cited by West Ham World, says the Turkish club have made a formal bid. No acceptance or agreement is reported.
  • The price remains unclear: Football Insider previously put Leicester’s valuation at around £20 million, while the earlier claim of a £14.6 million West Ham agreement was denied.
Development

West Ham make reported Fatawu approach

West Ham have made an approach for Abdul Fatawu, according to Football Insider. The report moves the club's interest to contact with Leicester City.

The outlet says Leicester value the winger at around £20 million. No West Ham bid or transfer agreement is reported.

Sources

  • Football Insider (opens in a new tab) — Football Insider reports that West Ham have made an approach for Leicester City winger Abdul Fatawu and says Leicester value him at about £20 million.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Claret&Hugh relays reports that West Ham are planning a bid for Abdul Fatawu and that Leicester City may accept about £20 million rather than the earlier £30 million figure.
  • Football Insider (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Abdul Fatawu is open to joining West Ham after the club made an approach, while also covering reported developments involving Mateus Fernandes and Callum Wilson.
  • Sports Mole (opens in a new tab) — Reports alleged West Ham approaches for Leicester City's Abdul Fatawu and Fenerbahce's Anthony Musaba, while outlining the reported valuations and competing interest.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports Football Insider's claim that Abdul Fatawu is keen on joining West Ham and that interest in the Leicester City winger is developing, while noting no confirmed transfer agreement.
  • The Hard Tackle (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Abdul Fatawu Issahaku is open to joining West Ham United, with Leicester City said to value the winger at £20 million.