Celtic midfielder Kouassi Eboue has told the Russian media he doesn’t understand why his former Krasnodar teammate Fedor Smolov hasn’t made the move to England.
Smolov was linked with a move to West Ham United in the last transfer window, following claims he was in talks with the Hammers.
Speaking to iz.ru, Eboue was asked about Smolov heading to the Premier League, after West Ham’s interest: “For me, Fedor is a brilliant player. I don’t understand why he’s not in London yet. I hope next season he will have a chance to play in England.”
During the last transfer window West Ham were reportedly in talks with Smolov, with claims the Russian was keen on a move to London, but the player himself had suggested otherwise.
West Ham wanted to loan the 28 year old, with a right of redemption of £12m, but a move to England didn’t materialise.
It was well documented West Ham wanted to sign a forward last month after the departures of Diafra Sakho and Andre Ayew, but nobody was brought in.
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