La Dea has recently performed admirably under Gian Piero Gasperini’s leadership. They won the Europa League last season and are aiming for the title again this season. Furthermore, they appear to be in a strong position to go to the Champions League knockout stage.
As a result, top clubs around Europe have been keeping a watch on some of the Italian team’s important players. Last summer, Juventus signed Teun Koopmeiners, but the player was linked with a number of other clubs.
Ederson has been identified as a potential target for a few Premier League clubs, while De Ketelaere has now been linked with a move away from the Gewiss Stadium.
According to Caught Offside, West Ham are preparing a deal for the
Belgian in the upcoming January window after being impressed by his recent performances.
The Hammers regard De Ketelaere as a possible successor for Mohammed Kudus, who has been linked with a move away from the London Stadium in recent months. Atalanta want roughly £40 million to sell the 23-year-old, who still has two and a half years left on his current contract.
However, according to the source, West Ham will face difficulties in acquiring De Ketelaere because Liverpool is also interested in him and is prepared to make an offer to bring him to Anfield.
Aston Villa, Tottenham, Newcastle United, Manchester City, and Arsenal are all interested in signing the versatile player as well. So, the Belgian international has plenty of potential suitors right now.
De Ketelaere is an attacking midfielder by nature, but he is equally comfortable on the right side and can offer cover in the centre forward position if necessary.
Kudus has been an important player for the East London club in previous years, so if he leaves next summer, a replacement forward will be needed.
Mohamed Salah, on the other hand, faces an uncertain future at Anfield because his current deal expires at the conclusion of the season. So, if he leaves, signing a new top-class forward become a must for the Reds. However, De Ketelaere is a different sort of player than Salah, therefore the Belgian would not be a suitable substitute for the Egyptian international.
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