West Ham ‘in line’ for signing – Club open to ‘important sale’ in summer, set price

West Ham United are among the clubs in the mix to sign AS Roma’s Roger Ibañez in the summer.

The centre-back has made 33 starts this season and has been a vital figure for the Serie A side. His displays have helped him make it to the Brazil squad for March’s international break and also attracted attention from the Premier League.

That’s according to Forza Roma, who state West Ham ‘would be in line’ to secure the 24-year-old’s services. That’s all the report has to say about the Hammers.

The defender recently met his agent and there’s the indication that was to talk his future, considering the ‘price is set’ by José Mourinho’s side to carry out his sale after this season.

Although he has a €80m release clause, Roma want €35-40m, which is what they asked for last summer. Ibañez’s exit would be an ‘important sale’ for the club to build a new team and also from the Financial Fair Play point of view.

Time will tell whether West Ham would be willing to meet the demands set by Roma to sign the South American.