West Ham United were interested in signing Ajax midfielder Kenneth Taylor during the summer transfer window.
According to a report from ESPN NLthey failed to complete the deal because Ajax refused to sell him. He has also been linked to Arsenal and Aston Villa in recent months.
Kenneth Taylor was on West Ham’s radar
Apparently the player had an agreement with the Dutch team that they would let him leave during the summer transfer window. However, Ajax is currently having a hard time and did not want to lose a key player.
The midfielder and his representatives held sharp discussions with Ajax technical director Alex Kroes about a possible move, but the Dutch team demanded an unreasonable fee to sell him. West Ham did not want to pay too much.
Could West Ham sign Taylor in the future?
It will be interesting to see if they decide to return for the player in the future. They could do with more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and Taylor would be a long-term asset. He has shown his quality in the Netherlands and has the technical qualities to also do well in the Premier League.
West Ham need to improve their squad if they want to do well. Last season they fought against relegation, but this time they started the season poorly. It remains to be seen whether they can survive in the top flight. They can’t hope to sign talented young players if they go to the Championship.
They have brought in a new manager and it remains to be seen whether Nuno Espirito Santo can turn things around at the London club. They have quality players and an ambitious project. Taylor could be tempted to join them in the future.
Wolves were also interested in the player during the summer window, but he preferred West Ham.
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