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Edson Álvarez Transfer

Started Last Movement

Will Edson Álvarez leave West Ham? His Fenerbahçe loan has ended, but no onward move is complete.

Read West Ham reports that Köln and West Ham agreed the basis of a loan, with Álvarez’s wages still unresolved. Claret&Hugh, citing Sky Germany, also links Benfica.

No-Guff Summary

  • Back at West Ham: Álvarez’s Fenerbahçe loan ended on 30 June. His next move remains unsettled.
  • Köln talks have stalled: Read West Ham reports a club-level loan agreement but no breakthrough over personal terms.
  • Other routes remain reported: Benfica are linked by Claret&Hugh, citing Sky Germany, while Monterrey were previously reported to be in loan talks. No onward transfer is complete.
Development

Köln explore Álvarez move

Edson Álvarez has another possible way out of West Ham, this time in Germany.

Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports Germany reports that FC Köln are exploring a deal and that Álvarez is open to joining them immediately. Plettenberg also says the move would be difficult to complete. The supplied account reports no agreement, bid or talks with West Ham.

Álvarez’s Fenerbahçe loan is over and Monterrey have also been linked with a loan. Köln’s interest is the new development, not a completed exit.

Sources

  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports that FC Koln are exploring a deal for Edson Alvarez and that the midfielder is open to joining the German club, while noting that the move would be difficult to complete.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Edson Álvarez is open to joining Köln, while noting that West Ham’s wage demands could complicate the move and that a further loan remains possible.