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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

West Ham reportedly contact Sevilla over Vargas

West Ham have reportedly contacted Sevilla to ask about Rubén Vargas, putting an actual enquiry behind the latest name on the summer list.

Sport Witness, as relayed by Claret&Hugh, says Sevilla would consider offers of around €15–20 million for the Switzerland forward. Tottenham, Aston Villa and Trabzonspor are also said to be interested.

There is no reported bid, agreement or decision from Vargas. West Ham are said to have asked the question. The report goes no further.

Sources

  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have reportedly made contact over Sevilla forward Rubén Vargas, with a possible €15–20 million valuation cited and no agreement reported.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have initiated contact with Sevilla over a potential deal for Ruben Vargas, with the winger reportedly attracting a possible fee above £13m-£17m and interest from other Premier League clubs.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham are understood to be interested in Sevilla winger Ruben Vargas, while noting his recent statistics and potential suitability for a Championship promotion campaign.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham are the most persistent club in the reported pursuit of Sevilla striker Rubén Vargas, with a €15m asking price and competition from Tottenham and Brighton.