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Rubén Vargas Transfer

Started Last Movement

Will Rubén Vargas join West Ham? The Hammers are still reported to be interested, but West Ham Zone, citing Orgullobiri, says the Sevilla winger favours a Premier League move and that Brighton are better placed.

West Ham have reportedly contacted Sevilla, though no bid or agreement is supplied.

No-Guff Summary

  • West Ham: Reports say contact has been made and interest remains. No bid or agreement is supplied.
  • Vargas’s preference: Orgullobiri, as cited by West Ham Zone, says the 27-year-old wants to move to England but would favour a Premier League club.
  • Brighton: West Ham Zone says Brighton are in a strong position and prepared to meet Sevilla’s reported £13 million valuation. No submitted bid is reported.
Development

Brighton reportedly prepare Vargas bid

Brighton are reportedly preparing a bid for Rubén Vargas, with two West Ham outlets relaying the same Marca claim about the Sevilla winger.

West Ham Zone says Marca reported that Brighton intend to make an offer. West Ham World also cites Marca in saying Brighton have entered the race, while repeating reports that West Ham have made contact and Vargas could cost around €15 million.

That is another relay of the same report, not separate confirmation. Neither supplied account says Brighton or West Ham have submitted a bid or reached an agreement.

Sources

  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have made initial contact for Ruben Vargas, while Marca is cited as reporting Brighton's intention to bid for the Sevilla attacker.
  • West Ham World (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham are interested in Ruben Vargas as a possible Crysencio Summerville replacement and face competition from Brighton, Tottenham and Aston Villa.