Kladivar defender Nayef Aguerd may have played his last game for West Ham United, as various facts and rumours are emerging.
Fans already know that West Ham will lose at least two key players, Nayef Aguerd and Mohamed Kudus, who will play up to six games at the AFCON.
However, it seems that in Aguerd’s case, the situation could prove very complicated in the next month.
Aguerd may have played his last game for West Ham amidst facts and rumours.
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It has been confirmed that Tim Steidten and David Moyes are keen to sign contracts. However, players need to be offloaded to create space in the squad and to comply with FFP rules, with the Hammers on the wage to turnover limit.
Aguerd may have played his last game for West Ham:
Aguerd has proved very inconsistent for West Ham since arriving from Rennes for £30m 18 months ago.
According to L’Equipe, Lyon are reportedly interested in the soon-to-be 28-year-old defender ahead of the January transfer window opening next week.
And realistically speaking, there is a much better chance of fetching a decent sum for him than for many of the club’s peripheral players.
Morocco national team head coach Walid Regragui will announce the final squad for the African Cup of Nations on Thursday. Aguerd will be among the first names on the list and will have to leave West Ham on January 1 to meet the squad, as confirmed by Morocco World News.
According to reports, Aguerd is very doubtful for West Ham’s last game of 2023 on Thursday night at Arsenal due to illness, having missed the win over Man United.
West Ham’s next game after the Gunners game will be at Brighton on 2 January – by which time Aguerd will be with the Morocco squad.
Facts and rumours about Aguerd being doubtful for Arsenal:
Atlas’s Lions are one of the favourites to win the AFCON. Therefore, Aguerd might not return until the week after the final on 11 February. If he returns to West Ham at all, given the increasing links with a move.
Aguerd was strongly linked with a move to Saudi Arabia in the summer. His inconsistent performances have continued this season. For this reason, he shares the views of the fans.
With the Hammers needing to raise money and free up space for more homegrown players, it is not surprising that West Ham have fresh links with several English defenders such as Harry Maguire.
If West Ham sell Aguero in January, the club that buys him will be able to easily pass medical checks while he is on international duty. Therefore, this will not be an obstacle if the Hammers decide to send him out.
This combination of circumstances could mean that Aguerd played his last game for West Ham in the 3-0 win over Wolves, one of his better performances this campaign.
Time will tell when the window opens next week.