Fenerbahce Set To Sign West Ham’s Edson Alvarez

Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce are reportedly set to sign an out of favour West Ham star on loan with an option to buy.

WHAT HAPPENED?
According to Fabrizio Romano, Fenerbahce are set to recruit Edson Alvarez on loan for the season; plus, there is a buy option clause. He adds the West Ham midfielder will fly to Turkey today (Thursday) for medical tests.

THE BIGGER PICTURE
West Ham forked out £35 million ($47m) to sign the Mexican international just two years ago but it seems he is not part of head coach Graham Potter’s plans. Romano adds that Fenerbahce manager Mourinho was keen on bringing him to the Super Lig outfit, and that has played a factor in the potential switch. The Hammers’ midfield looked old and slow compared to Sunderland’s in their 3-0 loss last weekend and it seems Alvarez is not the answer to those problems.

DID YOU KNOW?
Since swapping Ajax for West Ham, the 27-year-old has scored two goals and added three assists in 73 appearances in all competitions. He has predominantly played as a defensive midfielder but he has also been utilised in central midfield and once at centre-back.

WHAT NEXT?
With Alvarez seemingly heading off to Turkey, it remains to be seen if Potter’s West Ham will sign a new defensive midfielder, or another midfielder for that matter, before the summer transfer window shuts on September 1.

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