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Natan Transfer

Started Last Movement

Will Natan join West Ham? The Hard Tackle says West Ham made three unsuccessful bids for the Real Betis defender in the winter and remain interested.

Leeds United have now joined Barcelona, Newcastle and Bournemouth among his reported suitors, while Betis are said to want around €45 million. No current bid, talks or agreement have been reported.

No-Guff Summary

  • West Ham's reported pursuit: The Hard Tackle says three winter bids failed and the club remain interested in Natan.
  • The new competition: Leeds United have joined the reported field, alongside Barcelona, Newcastle and Bournemouth.
  • The price: Real Betis are said to value Natan at about €45 million, with no report that any suitor is prepared to pay it.
  • The limit: No current bid, talks, personal terms or agreement have been reported.
Development

West Ham linked with Real Betis defender Natan

West Ham remain linked with Natan, but there is still no reported contact, talks or bid for the Real Betis centre-back.

West Ham Zone says the club have registered interest in Natan and previously pursued him in the winter window before signing Axel Disasi. The report does not describe any current approach beyond that interest.

The Hard Tackle, citing Mundo Deportivo via Sport Witness, also links Newcastle and Bournemouth. It puts Real Betis's asking price at €30–40 million and says Barcelona are interested, while Natan reportedly prefers to stay in Spain.

Sources

  • The Hard Tackle (opens in a new tab) — Reports West Ham, Newcastle and Bournemouth interest in Natan, the reported €30–40 million valuation, Barcelona interest and the player’s reported preference to remain in Spain.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports alleged interest in Natan and discusses the potential effect on Ezra Mayers’ first-team prospects.
  • The 4th Official (opens in a new tab) — Reports and discusses West Ham's alleged interest in Natan and the reported competition and valuation.
  • Sport Witness (opens in a new tab) — Reports West Ham's monitoring of Natan and relays claims from ABC Sevilla and Estadio Deportivo about Betis' willingness to sell and valuation.
  • The Hard Tackle (opens in a new tab) — Reports interest in Natan from Barcelona, Newcastle United and West Ham United, his reported preference to remain in Spain, and an estimated €30-40 million cost.