West Ham are preparing for a big departure in January, with experienced midfielder Guido Rodriguez set to be loaned to Serie A giants Juventus.
According to a new report from Tutto Mercato Web, the 31-year-old Argentine World Cup winner has already expressed his “willingness” to swap East London for Torino.
Juventus are currently weighing their options as they look to strengthen their engine room for the second half of the campaign.
While the ‘Old Lady’ reportedly has ambitious long-term plans to bring in Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United, the financial logistics of such a deal make Rodriguez a much more attractive and inexpensive alternative.
The report highlights that a new midfielder is a top priority for Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti.
The Italian club reportedly made contact regarding Rodriguez months ago and are now close to making a final decision.
The proposed deal structure is expected to be a loan for the remainder of the season, potentially including a purchase option, with Rodriguez’s valuation estimated at around €10 million.
While other suitors monitor the situation, Juventus remain in the driver’s seat, with developments expected imminently as the winter window heats up.
West Ham facing serious relegation threat
The potential exit of a seasoned international comes at a precarious time for West Ham.
The Hammers are currently enduring a torrid 2025/26 campaign, finding themselves embroiled in a serious battle to avoid the drop.
With the club getting dangerously close to the relegation zone, sanctioning the exit of an experienced defensive midfielder is a calculated risk.
They currently sit 18th in the table, with just 14 points out of 20. They have only won 3 games all season.
Their worst result came on Saturday, with a defeat to 20th-placed Wolves, who had yet to record a win this season.
Nuno Espírito Santo is under enormous pressure and a potential sacking has now become a very likely possibility.
