West Ham United have entered the race to sign Sevilla’s Lucas Ocampos in the ‘last few hours’, according to Olé.
Julen Lopetegui knows the forward very well as he managed him for three years at the La Liga side.
Monterrey want the 30-year-old, and their pursuit would have been led by new manager Martín Demichelis. They are willing to do everything possible to secure his services.
The Mexican club have West Ham as the ‘new competitor’ in the chase for the Argentine. They will have to battle it out with the Hammers for his signature.
At this moment in time, West Ham have only made contact with Sevilla to make an offer for the Argentine. The London club have to act quickly as they have until 11pm on Friday to close the deal.
Campos doesn’t want to leave the Andalusian club, but they are keen to offload him, to make room in their wage bill. Therefore, he’ll have to make a decision if both Monterrey and West Ham were to make offers.
Olé say the South American is valued at €9m, while Monterrey are optimistic of closing the deal for €5m. For this to happen, West Ham shouldn’t make a firm approach in the next few hours.
