West Ham’s bid for Noussair Mazraoui falls through
Despite agreeing a £16million fee with Bayern Munich for the Moroccan full-back, West Ham‘s move for Noussair Mazraoui has unexpectedly collapsed.
The Hammers had been seeking a new right-back this summer, with Manchester United‘s Aaron Wan-Bissaka also on their radar.
Although a deal for Mazraoui was agreed in principle, the transfer has now fallen through, leaving West Ham to explore alternative options.
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Man United could now move for Mazraoui, who previously worked under Erik ten Hag at Ajax, but only if they are able to find a buyer for Wan-Bissaka, who has just a year left on his contract at Old Trafford.
It is another frustrating transfer window tale for Julen Lopetegui and West Ham, who also agreed a loan deal wth Nice for Jean-Clair Todibo, only for the player to show reluctance.
A bid for N’Golo Kante was also rejected by Al-Ittihad.
Lopetegui will now go back to the drawing board in search of a new right-back, thought it remains to be seen if Wan-Bissaka remains a target. Southampton’s Kyle Walker-Peters has also been linked.
West Ham United will face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday morning as part of their preseason preparations.
