Having signed Edson Álvarez and Mohammed Kudus from Ajax in the last window, West Ham United have turned their attention again towards the Eredivisie side, to bolster their squad.
De Telegraaf, relayed by Voetbal Zone, state the Hammers are keen on Steven Bergwijn.
Journalist Mike Verweij told De Telegraaf podcast Kick-Off that West Ham have informed the 26-year-old’s camp about their interest in him, but they haven’t yet contacted the Dutch club for a potential deal.
The Netherlands international spent over two years at Tottenham Hotspur before joining Ajax in 2022. The forward has a contract until 2027 and the Europa Conference League winners are trying to bring him back to London.
ESPN NL asked the winger about the latest claims of West Ham’s interest in him. He said, as quoted by Voetbal Zone: “I haven’t heard anything about it myself, I think you should contact my agent.”
“In football you should never exclude anything. But my focus is now completely on Ajax and everyone here knows that. I am happy here and have my family here too. That is the most important thing.”
Ajax manager John van ‘t Schip remains hopeful to retain the Dutchman until the end of this season. At the same time, he’s also aware the Amsterdam club could part ways with him in January if West Ham or another club were to put a lot of money on the table.
“I haven’t heard anything about it. It’s probably the case. But when it really becomes concrete, I will hear about it,” Van ‘t Schip explained.
“I assume that Steven will stay with us, certainly until the end of the season. And if a huge offer comes in, you know how it works. But I would prefer if he stays.”
This could please David Moyes’ side, if they have a firm desire in securing the attacker’s services in the winter market.
Operating mainly on the left wing, Bergwijn has managed six goals and three assists from 18 games this season.
