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Report: West Ham considering €20 million offer for playmaker from La Liga club

West Ham United are interested in signing the Barcelona prodigy Dro Fernandez. 

The 17-year-old is highly rated, and he could develop into a quality player for the London club in future. According to a report from Fichajes, they are considering a €20 million offer to sign the player.

It will be interesting to see if Barcelona are willing to sell the player. He is a bright young talent with a big future, and the Spanish outfit could regret the decision to let him leave. Meanwhile, the Hammers are looking to build for the future, and it is no surprise that they are keen on signing a promising young player like Fernandez.

Chelsea and Manchester City are keen on Fernandez. On top of that, Liverpool and Manchester United are keeping tabs on the player as well.

Barcelona to sell Dro Fernandez?

The 17-year-old midfielder is already a part of Barcelona’s first team. It is clear that they value him highly. They will not want to lose someone with his potential. Furthermore, West Ham will find a difficult to convince the midfielder to join them as well. He will want to continue playing for his boyhood club, and he will look to win major trophies with them. The move to West Ham could come across as a step down for him.

Can West Ham convince Fernandez?

Dro Fernandez celebrates a goal for Barcelona
Dro Fernandez celebrates a goal for Barcelona (Photo by Paul Miller/Getty Images)

It will be interesting to see what happens if West Ham submit an official offer to get the deal done. It has been a disappointing season for the London club, and they will look to bounce back strongly. They must finish in a respectable position in order to attract elite young talent like Fernandez. They will need to be able to convince him that he will be able to fulfil his ambitions with them.

It is fair to assume that it will be a difficult transfer to get across the line.

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West Ham prepare documents to sign Barcelona star

West Ham United are quietly laying the groundwork for a major January recruitment push, with a name already under serious consideration, 17-year-old Pedro Fernandez from Barcelona.

The Hammers have begun compiling a dossier on the Spanish wonderkid and are aiming to act before his valuation “goes crazy”, according to Alan Nixon.

While the club awaits their first win under new head coach Nuno Espírito Santo, this move suggests the board are already looking ahead and sharpening their focus on signings that are meant to make a difference in the future.

Pedro Fernandez has impressed at Barcelona

The interest in Fernandez comes on the back of a meteoric rise through Barcelona’s youth ranks.

He made his senior debut for the Catalan giants in September and features prominently in their Champions League campaign.

Having progressed from La Masia’s U-19s and the UEFA Youth League to first-team involvement within months, the winger has drawn attention not just for his advanced technique but also his rapid integration into senior squad training and match-day squads.

He offers versatility, capable of operating as an inside-forward or a high-pressing wide attacker.

Barcelona are aware of Fernandez’s potential, meaning any suitor may face bidding competition and a valuation inflation similar to other La Masia stars.

West Ham are ready to beat competition to sign Fernandez

Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona celebrates  with teammate Pedro Fernandez
Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona celebrates with teammate Pedro Fernandez (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

West Ham’s early dossier compiling is therefore a tactical attempt to move quickly before the market rises.

In that sense, the club are following the same blueprint that has brought them success in securing young talents ahead of rival interest.

The club will need to manage his development carefully, ensuring he isn’t burdened by expectation prematurely.

Whether the deal materialises will depend on negotiations, valuation and the club’s ability to integrate a young talent into a squad seeking stability. But for now, the early groundwork suggests that West Ham have serious interest in signing the Barcelona youngster.

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