West Ham could submit a bid for a £21.2m winger who’s one of the best dribblers in Europe, according to a recent report.
The Hammers are evidently in the market for new forwards to add to their ranks as Julen Lopetegui looks to assemble a squad capable of returning to Europe.
West Ham have been linked with a number of wide players all with blistering pace, which is clearly an area the former Wolves man has identified as a weakness.
That said, he could now make a move to sign a very exciting right winger.
West Ham United could now bid for Raoul Bellanova
According to Tuttosport, via ASRomaLive, West Ham could now submit an ‘important’ bid to sign Torino winger Raoul Bellanova.
The 24-year-old, who can also operate as a right-back, netted one goal whilst laying on seven assists last term and is also of interest to Aston Villa.
The Hammers ‘appreciate’ the progress Bellanova has made, which has seen him debut for the Italian national team in recent months.
Though, as it stands, Roma lead the race for his signature, with a £21.2m price tag mooted.
Raoul Bellanova statistics
Bellanova’s FBref statistics make for very impressive reading indeed.
The 2000-born ranks in the top four per cent for progressive carries compared to his positional peers across Europe, evincing his terrific dribbling ability.
Further, he sits in the top 14 per cent for successful take-ons, only amplifying that notion.
If West Ham do land his signature, they’d be getting a very forward-thinking wideman who loves to take on his man.
Bellanova’s direct approach would add a totally new dimension to their attack.