West Ham ‘in talks with 14-cap Spain midfielder over stunning loan-to-buy transfer’
WEST HAM are reportedly in talks to sign Spain international Carlos Soler.
The Hammers have had a busy summer, with eight new players arriving.
Soler, 27, could become the latest signing through the doors at the London Stadium.
Foot Mercato has claimed that the East London club have held talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a deal.
It is suggested that West Ham have made an offer to take the midfielder on loan for the season.
It is then added that the club would buy the 14-capped Spaniard at the end of the campaign.
Soler’s contract at the Parc des Princes expires in 2027 but he has fallen down the pecking order.
West Ham will also face competition from Real Sociedad for his signature.
One obstacle the Hammers face in getting a deal over the line is said to be the midfielder’s “impressive” salary.
New West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui is suggested to be a fan of the midfielder and could prefer him to the likes of Tomas Soucek and James Ward-Prowse.
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Soler was bought by PSG from LaLiga outfit Valencia in 2022 for a fee in the region of £18million.
While he was in Spain, he was one of the most exciting young midfielders in the league.
He made 226 appearances for Valencia during his six years in the senior team, scoring 36 goals and assisting 31 more.
Last season in France, Soler made 28 appearances in all competitions for PSG, scoring twice and assisting four.
Soler would be the ninth player to join West Ham this summer as the club tries to rebuild after the David Moyes era.
Max Kilman and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have arrived from Premier League rivals Wolves and Manchester United.
While the club has also picked up Wes Foderingham and Guido Rodriguez on free transfers.
Niclas Fullkrug and Crysesnio Summerville have arrived to bolster Lopetegui’s attacking options.
Another big signing was Jean Clair-Todibo from Nice, who the club were able to snap up despite interest from Man United and Juventus.
The Hammers also signed highly-rated youngster Luis Guilherme from Palmeiras in Brazil for £20m.
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