West Ham United and Crystal Palace are in the picture for Club Atlético Independiente’s Kevin Lomónaco, according to a report from Argentina.
The centre-back initially joined the Argentine club from Red Bull Bragantino on loan with an option to buy last summer. Independiente have already activated the purchase clause to make his stay permanent and offered him a contract until December 2027.
Lomónaco has made 35 appearances so far of which 15 are from this year, and his displays have seen West Ham and Crystal Palace take notice.
Crónica state the two London clubs ‘go after’ the 23-year-old for the summer window.
The defender’s development and performances have pleased the Independiente fans while it has also caught the attention of other clubs.
West Ham and Crystal Palace are mentioned, and the report states the Premier League duo have ‘already begun exploring’ the possibility of signing Lomónaco after this season.
Their interest has caused ‘headache’ to Independiente manager Julio Vaccari, who is now ‘concerned’ the Argentine could move to Europe to seek a better career.
According to Crónica, the South American club value Lomónaco at €6m and this would be affordable for both the Hammers and the Eagles.
