Two days ago, BT in Denmark reported ‘talented’ centre-back Frederik Alves is close to joining West Ham United from Danish side Silkeborg IF.
The report also had a picture of the 20-year-old along with his agent Christian Bysted at the Stratford Hotel in London.
BT explained the defender was in the English capital to undergo his medical with the Hammers, and will join West Ham in January.
On November 4th, Silkeborg confirmed the Denmark U21 international will change clubs in January, but their statement didn’t mention where he will move next, amid claims of interest from the Premier League side.
Local newspaper Midtjyllands Avis also claims the defender will be joining David Moyes’ side in the winter market.
They managed to speak to Silkeborg director Kent Madsen on Alves changing club in the next window.
“He is sold with what I would call a very small reservation. He must be able to obtain a residence and work permit in the country he is going to. We consider it a formality, but I can say that it is due to Brexit. That is why we have not announced the [name of the] buying club, but Brexit has an impact on it. As we see it, it is a theoretical risk,” Madsen told Midtjyllands Avis.
Even though the Danish club’s chief didn’t not specifically mention Alves will join West Ham, talking about Brexit has made it clear the player will be moving to the UK at the start of the next year.
