est Ham Bid: Serie A Forward Samuel Mbangula ‘On Sale’
West Ham United have made a formal transfer bid of around £8 million for Samuel Mbangula, a promising 21‑year‑old left‑winger from Juventus. The bid was submitted during the January window but was rejected by the Italian club .
Following the rejection, Juventus coach Igor Tudor publicly confirmed that Mbangula is available for sale, confirming that the raise in attention from the Hammers and Nottingham Forest is justified . The Belgian youngster, who still features in Juventus’ squad yet is deemed surplus to requirements, netted four goals and provided five assists in his breakout season—prompting Liverpool, Forest, and other clubs to circle .
Mbangula reportedly fits West Ham boss Graham Potter’s profile for a young, energetic wide player who can help ease creative burden on Jarrod Bowen. Given that Juventus left him out of squad selection for “market reasons”, both club and player seem aligned on a potential move .
Player ‘Up For Sale’, Willing to Move to Premier League
Igor Tudor’s remarks explicitly characterize the player as ready to depart. That has raised optimism among West Ham decision‑makers that negotiations can resume under more favourable financial conditions when Juventus seek offers more in line with valuations.
Mbangula is widely viewed as a developing talent on the cusp of rising—making his availability especially appealing for clubs looking to invest in long‑term upside rather than big‑money proven stars .
Context: Squad Strategy & Funding Moves
West Ham are actively reshaping the squad this summer. The departure of Mohammed Kudus to Tottenham for a reported £55 million, combined with additional outgoings, gives the club headroom to pursue signings like Mbangula and others under Potter’s direction .
Kudus had been identified as a player eager to leave amid inconsistent form, prompting West Ham to set a price tag of £40–55 million—providing a significant war chest for reinvestment
Meanwhile, West Ham have already signed El Hadji Malick Diouf, **Jean‑
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