West Ham United have reached an agreement with Monaco to sign Soungoutou Magassa in a deal worth around £17m, according to journalist Santi Aouna. The move comes at a crucial time for the Hammers, who have endured a dreadful start to the Premier League season, losing their opening two matches and sitting bottom of the table after conceding eight goals and scoring just once.
With Edson Álvarez leaving the club last week, manager Graham Potter has been eager to bring in midfield reinforcements before the transfer window closes. Magassa, 20, has already agreed to join West Ham, with French outlet L’Équipe reporting that he has signed a six-year contract. The deal provides much-needed stability in midfield and represents a long-term investment as West Ham look to turn their form around and avoid slipping into a relegation fight.