West Ham United have been linked with a move for Utrecht defender Souffian El Karouani.
The 25-year-old left-back is expected to be on the move during the January transfer window but has been asked to turn down a move to the London club. West Ham are currently going through a difficult phase and are fighting for their survival in the Premier League.
What will El Karouani decide?
El Karouani has been warned he could find himself in the Championship next season if he joins West Ham. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. The London club will need defensive reinforcement in January. They need to tighten up at the back to be successful in the second half of the season.
The 25-year-old defender could prove to be a useful acquisition for them. He has the quality to do well in the Premier League and he could help West Ham survive in the top flight.
De Telegraaf journalist Valentijn Driessen said the move to the London club would be a mistake.
“You just shouldn’t do that, because they will be relegated. Then you will end up in the league,” Driessen explained via Voetbal Zone.
Can West Ham convince Souffian El Karouani?
The opportunity to move to England can be very exciting for most players. The 25-year-old could be tempted to take the plunge. It will be interesting to see if West Ham manages to convince him of his ambitions. There is no doubt that they have a quality team and a quality manager. They have every chance of surviving in the top flight this season if they can improve their performance level.
A club of their stature should not be where they are currently in the rankings. They have underperformed this season and will look to bounce back strongly. Recruiting the right players will only help their cause.
