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Bright Arrey-Mbi Transfer

Started Last Movement

Will Bright Arrey-Mbi join West Ham? West Ham are reportedly taking another look at the Braga defender, but this is a single-source relay and there is no reported contact, talks or bid.

The article says he would count as home-grown and carries a €50 million buyout clause.

No-Guff Summary

  • The link: Claret&Hugh, citing ExWHUEmployee’s Patreon, says West Ham are looking again at Bright Arrey-Mbi.
  • The useful detail: The Braga defender is said to count as home-grown after living in England from the age of 11.
  • Nothing moving yet: No contact, talks or bid are reported, while the same article puts his buyout clause at €50 million.
Development

West Ham reportedly revisit Arrey-Mbi interest

West Ham are reportedly looking again at Braga defender Bright Arrey-Mbi.

Claret&Hugh, citing ExWHUEmployee’s Patreon, says the club are exploring the Germany Under-21 international. The same article says he would count as home-grown after living in England from the age of 11, and reports a €50 million buyout clause.

There is no reported contact, talks or bid. For now, this is one relayed link rather than a move taking shape.

Sources

  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham are reportedly revisiting Braga defender Bright Arrey-Mbi, citing ExWHUEmployee’s Patreon, while noting the reported €50 million clause and Jorge Mendes connection.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports renewed West Ham interest in Braga defender Bright Arrey-Mbi while questioning a potential move because of his injury record, and expects the club to pursue further defensive targets.