“West Ham STUNNED as Jaw-Dropping Price Tag Revealed for ‘World’s GREATEST Attacking Midfielder’ in Secret Talks!”
West Ham United’s pursuit of Shakhtar Donetsk star Georgiy Sudakov appears to have hit a stumbling block, with reports suggesting the Hammers must raise their offer to £40million if they hope to sign the attacking midfielder.
Sudakov, previously linked with both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, has emerged as a key target for West Ham, who are eager to boost their creative options following the departure of Mohammed Kudus to Spurs earlier in the summer.
With less than a month remaining in the transfer window, the club knows time is running out to secure reinforcements.
According to a report by Alan Nixon on Patreon, West Ham’s efforts to land the 22-year-old have stalled, with Shakhtar holding firm on their £40million valuation.
The Ukrainian giants are determined not to part with their prized asset for anything less, viewing him as one of the top attacking midfielders in the game.
While the Hammers had hoped to negotiate a deal closer to £30million, Shakhtar are refusing to compromise, despite ongoing instability in Ukraine that led to the club finishing outside the top two for the first time since 1996.
Sudakov made his debut for Shakhtar at just 18 in a Champions League victory over Real Madrid and has since become a vital player, increasing his goal output each season.
He netted 14 goals in all competitions last term, including 13 in just 25 Ukrainian league matches, underlining his growing influence and readiness for a move to a major European league.
Following a disappointing campaign under both Julen Lopetegui and Graham Potter, West Ham are in need of fresh attacking quality.
Sudakov is seen as a potential Kudus replacement who could inject much-needed flair into the squad.
So far, the Hammers have added El Hadji Malick Diouf, Kyle Walker-Peters, and Callum Wilson to their ranks.
However, with several players departing after their contracts expired, the club must bring in more first-team quality to avoid a repeat of last season’s struggles.
Whether West Ham are willing to meet Shakhtar’s demands for Sudakov could define the success of their summer window.
