Fulham attacker Adama Traore expected to join West Ham United, talks are ongoing

Fulham attacker Adama Traore is expected to join West Ham United, with talks ongoing between both clubs, according to the Daily Mail. West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo is eyeing a reunion with the Spaniard at the London Stadium club after their time together at Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Sun claims that the Hammers have held face-to-face talks with Fulham over Traore, with officials from both clubs discussing a deal for the winger during last Saturday’s game.

West Ham have been told to pay £7 million for the 29-year-old but are hoping to get him for a lesser fee as he is out of contract at the end of the season. Fulham are in no hurry to sell as they are also open to offering Traore a new contract for next season and get him to stay. The Craven Cottage club are currently without Samuel Chukwueze and could prefer to wait until he returns from the Africa Cup of Nations before allowing his Spanish counterpart leave.

While Traore plays predominantly on the right, he can also feature on the left and through the middle, and West Ham are in dire need of reinforcements on the wings. He has yet to score or assist in 12 league appearances this term, but Nuno appears convinced he can get the best out of him. Traore’s crossing, dribbling and pace could be of help to West Ham in the final third, but his finishing remains a huge weakness of his game. With a goal to Cryscencio Summerville’s name since joining the Hammers in August 2024, it is clear to see why the club want another winger. Signing Traore is a gamble given his recent form, but West Ham are willing to give him the benefit of the doubt and will hope he turns out good.