West Ham United are pursuing a deal to sign Watford standout Ismael Kone following his impressive performance against France.
West Ham have shown interest in Watford midfielder Ismael Kone following his standout performance for Canada against France in June, as reported by The Athletic.
In their recent transfer tracker, The Athletic highlighted Kone’s impressive displays in pre-Copa America friendlies against France and the Netherlands as the “best ever” for his national team. The Hammers are among several prominent European clubs closely monitoring Kone, who demonstrated glimpses of his game-changing abilities against France and stands out as a unique talent in Canada’s squad.
Currently plying his trade in the Championship with Watford, Kone is set to face top competition in the upcoming Copa America, where further stellar performances could attract additional suitors.
Kone’s attributes, including physical prowess, smooth dribbling, and passing skills, distinguish him from his Canadian teammates and position him as a key figure in this year’s Copa America.
With four goals from midfield across 42 Championship appearances for Watford last season, Kone has shown versatility that could integrate well into Julen Lopetegui’s plans at West Ham, as noted by the Evening Standard. His potential arrival could address some of the team’s issues, bridging gaps between defense and attack for a more cohesive setup.
Despite West Ham’s depth in central midfield with players like Tomas Soucek, James Ward-Prowse, and Edson Alvarez, Lopetegui sees Kone as adding a fresh dimension to their squad, similar to his impact for Canada, according to Sport.
