Locatelli would be a Soucek upgrade for WHU

West Ham have been credited with an curiosity in Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli not too long ago and the Italian might be an enormous improve on Tomas Soucek in David Moyes’ aspect.

Current reports from Italy declare that the Hammers, alongside Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal, are curious about bringing the Italy worldwide to the Premier League, with the 24-year-old prone to price round €40m (£34.8m).

Locatelli is at the moment in his second 12 months of a two-year mortgage spell with the Previous Woman, who’re obligated to purchase him for €35m (£30.6m).

Nevertheless, it appears as if Massimo Allegri might be set to make a fast revenue on the previous Sassuolo man and the Hammers might be those to learn, particularly if he can rediscover the shape that made him so talked about at Euro 2020.

The midfielder scored twice in five games because the Italians gained your entire competitors, having loved a powerful season with Sassuolo forward of the match – averaging a powerful 7.08 ranking from WhoScored for his performances in Serie A after contributing 4 objectives and two assists in 34 appearances.

Who could be higher for West Ham?

Regardless of much less spectacular kind with Juventus, which has seen him common a 6.82 rating from his eight appearances within the Italian high flight thus far this season, he continues to impress for his nationwide aspect, so might undoubtedly be an eye catching addition to Moyes’ midfield.

BBC Sport contributor Raj Chohan was stuffed with reward for Locatelli’s performances within the Nations League final 12 months, saying:

“Italy performed Locatelli on the base as a substitute of Jorginho vs Belgium within the Nations League third-place playoff and appeared unreal. He’s bought far more line-breaking passes in his locker.”

Whereas Locatelli won’t possess as a lot of a purpose risk as Soucek, he appears to be like to be rather more assured in possession, which is strengthened by his passing stats with Juventus this season.

The Italian averages 41.3 passes per sport with a go success charge of 82.4%, together with 0.6 key passes per sport.

Soucek, in the meantime, has averaged simply 35.5 passes within the Premier League compared, with an inferior success charge of 77.2% and 0.5 key passes per sport.

Whereas Soucek was as soon as a fan favorite due to his objectives from midfield, he’s occupying a deeper place this season and is being discovered for his capacity on the ball.

Thus, Locatelli might be a a lot better midfield associate for Declan Rice if Moyes can carry the Italian to the London Stadium in January.