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Pablo Fornals, a midfielder for West Ham United, is “hot, hot, hot” for Sevilla, although there is uncertainty regarding his contract status at the London Stadium.
Estadio Deportivo, who covered the player today and whether he would return to Spain during the January transfer window, claims as much.
They begin with remarks made by José María del Nido Carrasco, vice-president of Sevilla, who stated that the team is “restless” and eager to transact business both within and outside of Sanchez Pizjuan ahead of the January window.
Despite a recent renewal with West Ham, Estadio said that Fornals is “hot, hot, hot” on that front when questioned about priorities, and he indicated that strengthening the midfield was one among them.
The Hammers midfielder is a “new goal” for director of football Victor Orta, according to their source, despite recent rumors in England suggesting he has extended his contract until 2025.
In a follow-up story, they go into additional detail, stating that Fornals is regarded as “one of the most attractive players” in the Premier League and that several Spanish teams are monitoring his circumstances in preparation for the winter transfer window.
Though sources in England said West Ham had exercised an option to extend his contract, which was set to expire in 2024, to 2025, doubts had been raised about him.
Naturally, it would make him harder to get, but Estadio has spoken with the player’s agents, and they have “neither confirmed nor refuted such
