Reports | West Ham prepared to pay Arnaut Danjuma’s €40 million release clause this summer

Following an excellent end to the 2020/21 season, a lot was expected from West Ham in the 2021/22 season especially after Leicester City lost key defenders before the term started. Yet while the Hammers enjoyed a superb start to the season, things changed halfway through as the club lost steam and struggled to cope with the burdens of European and league football. That combined with a lack of depth saw them falter at the final hurdle as they dropped out of a Champions League spot and finished in a Europa Conference League place.

The Villarreal forward thrived for the club last season, contributing to 20 goals across all competitions and has attracted attention from Liverpool, Manchester United and a few others. But the report has indicated that the Hammers are prepared to trigger the €40 million release clause as they believe the 25-year-old is exactly the man to reinforce their front-line. However, Danjuma and West Ham are still reportedly in talks over personal terms although the forward is open to a move.