Zero minutes, and no explanation needed
Zero. That is how many minutes Soungoutou Magassa has played this season for West Ham.
No injury. No suspension. The 22-year-old French defensive midfielder has been told he can leave, and the Hammers have simply parked him.
Rewind twelve months and West Ham were paying 17 million euros to take him off AS Monaco. Twenty-six appearances later, with one goal and one assist to his name, the club sits in England’s second tier and he cannot get on the pitch.
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Two firm bids on the desk
Foot Mercato report that Bologna and Sevilla have both moved. Each has lodged a concrete proposal in London.
The structure is identical from both camps: a paid loan with a mandatory purchase clause. West Ham would take the wage off the books now and collect the fee later, which is precisely what a club in their position wants.
Others have kicked the tyres. Marseille and Lyon asked about him in recent days without the money to back it up, per the same source. Lille want midfield cover. RB Leipzig have made enquiries too.
The choice sits with the player
Magassa carries a valuation north of 17 million euros. The France Under-21 international is weighing the two sporting projects.
Deadline day is closing in fast, and a decision is expected within days.
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