On Wednesday, we covered claims from Spain and Argentina that West Ham United have made advances in their pursuit of Club Atlético Independiente’s Kevin Lomónaco. It was also stated the Hammers are willing to pay his $20m [€17.5m] release clause.
Muy CAI, whose coverage focuses on the Argentine club, provides fresh updates on West Ham, relayed by Nexofin.
According to Muy CAI, West Ham have ‘great interest’ in the 23-year-old and have sent representatives to Buenos Aires.
The Hammers have already held talks with the centre-back’s entourage about the contract and now ‘move forward’ with his club.
Club Atlético Independiente initially signed the Argentine on loan from Red Bull Bragantino and have made his stay permanent. They have offered him a contract until 2027, which includes a $20m release clause.
Although West Ham are moving forward with their negotiations with the Argentine club, the London club will only be able to secure the defender’s services if they offer $20m.
This has been confirmed by Club Atlético Independiente general secretary Daniel Seoane and Olé have relayed his comments.
“We’re not going to let these players leave for less than their buyout clause,” he said.
“They’re part of the backbone of the team, and what we discussed with the coach is not to dismantle that. Obviously, if they exercise the clause, we have to accept it, but that’s why we improved Loyola and Lomónaco’s contracts.”
On the latest rumours linking him with a move to Mexico, Lomónaco explained. “From Mexico? Who said that? I don’t know anything, but there are so many things being said… Today, the truth is, I’m stuck here.”
