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Edson Álvarez Transfer

Started Last Movement

Will Edson Álvarez leave West Ham? Inside Futbol, citing AS, says his agent met Valencia's sporting director and a January loan could be on the agenda.

The report describes a six-month deal as Valencia's preference if it pursues the move, but reports no offer to West Ham. His next move remains unresolved after an earlier reported Olympiacos deal fell away.

No-Guff Summary

  • Valencia link: Inside Futbol, citing AS, says Álvarez's agent met sporting director Braulio Vázquez. A six-month loan is described as Valencia's preference if it pursues a move.
  • No offer reported: The account does not describe an approach to West Ham or an agreement.
  • Earlier route: Claret & Hugh says West Ham rejected an Olympiacos offer and tried to revive the deal after the Greek club had moved on.
Development Updated

Álvarez agent reportedly meets Valencia director amid loan interest

Edson Álvarez's agent has met Valencia sporting director Braulio Vázquez, according to Inside Futbol, citing Spanish newspaper AS. The report says a January move could be on the agenda and describes a six-month loan as Valencia's preferred option if it decides to pursue him.

Inside Futbol also says Álvarez is open to leaving West Ham, which could consider a loan with an option or obligation to buy. No offer to West Ham or agreement is reported. The meeting gives this link a concrete event, but his next move remains unsettled.

Sources

  • Inside Futbol (opens in a new tab) — Reports, citing AS, that Edson Alvarez’s agent met Valencia sporting director Braulio Vazquez and that Valencia could consider a January loan, with the player said to be open to a change of scenery.
  • Sport Witness (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Valencia met with Tarek Sebiat, a representative for the agency working with Edson Álvarez, and that the club is considering the West Ham midfielder, potentially on loan in January.
  • Inside Futbol (opens in a new tab) — Reports Valencia could consider a loan for Edson Alvarez in January if the financial terms are right, following discussions between his agent and sporting director Braulio Vazquez. West Ham’s willingness to sanction a loan is unclear.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports, citing La Colina de Nervión, that Edson Álvarez’s representative has held talks with Valencia over a possible January loan, while the club also considers a permanent move for Erik Lira.
  • The72 (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Edson Alvarez’s agent met Valencia sporting director Braulio Vazquez to discuss a possible winter move, citing AS; the article says Alvarez is keen to leave.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Spanish outlet Record described Edson Alvarez’s agent’s visits to Valencia, Osasuna and Villarreal as routine, rather than specifically to discuss a transfer for the West Ham midfielder.
  • Inside Futbol (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Edson Alvarez’s agent met Valencia sporting director Braulio Vazquez amid speculation over a possible January move, while Javier Aguirre declined to confirm details.