West Brom want to seal Divin Mubama transfer as West Ham United exit update drops
West Brom and Sunderland are looking to secure the services of West Ham striker Divin Mubama, according to the Daily Mail.
The newspaper outlet reported on 15 January that the Hammers do not want the 19-year-old leaving on loan in January.
Injuries to other players have made him an option that David Moyes would be considering in the coming weeks, although his contract does run out in the summer.
West Ham may need to cash in on some options in the January transfer window with their own desire to bring a new attacker to the London Stadium growing each day due to injuries.
Tough one
The Baggies may encounter several challenges in their pursuit of Mubama as West Ham’s reluctance to send him out on loan indicates their desire to retain the promising England U20 international, possibly making negotiations challenging.
The injuries to Antonio and Bowen have increased Mubama’s importance to the Hammers, strengthening their resolve to keep him at the club.
Additionally, their offer of a new contract suggests a commitment to securing the 19-year-old’s long-term future, potentially complicating efforts to convince him to make a move.
The financial aspects of the deal, including potential transfer fees or loan terms, could pose hurdles for the Baggies given everything going on with their takeover.
Competing interest from other clubs, such as Sunderland and Everton, further intensifies the challenge for West Brom, necessitating persuasive negotiations to secure Mubama’s services amid the complexities of the transfer market.
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