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Alpha Toure Transfer

Started Last Movement

Will Alpha Toure join West Ham? Sports Mole says he has given West Ham his word, while Sport Witness is cited as reporting continued contact with his representatives.

That is encouraging as claims go, but there is still no reported West Ham bid or agreement with Metz. Al-Diraiyah have reportedly agreed €7 million with Metz, although Toure is said to want to stay in Europe.

No-Guff Summary

  • The claim: Sports Mole says Toure has given his word to West Ham, while Sport Witness is cited as reporting continued contact with his representatives.
  • The rival deal: Al-Diraiyah reportedly have a €7 million agreement with Metz, but Toure is said to prefer staying in Europe.
  • Still missing: No West Ham bid or agreement with Metz is reported.
Development

Metz reportedly agree Al Dirayah fee for Toure

The Hard Tackle, citing Africa Foot, reports that Metz have agreed a fee of about €7 million with Al Dirayah for Alpha Toure. The midfielder is said to prefer staying in Europe rather than taking the Saudi move.

The same account says West Ham have tracked the 20-year-old for several months and are prepared to offer around £6 million. That is still a claimed intention, not a bid. No West Ham offer, agreement with Metz or completed transfer is reported.

Toure remains under contract with Metz until 2028.

Sources

  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham remain interested in Metz midfielder Alpha Toure and that the player may be open to a move despite the club's Championship status.
  • The Hard Tackle (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Alpha Toure may prefer a move to West Ham despite FC Metz reportedly agreeing a fee with Al Dirayah, and that West Ham could offer around £6 million.