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West Ham and Leicester ‘now negotiating’ for same signing – Offers possible in ‘coming hours’

West Ham United and Leicester City have become the latest clubs to enter the race for RC Lens’ Elye Wahi.

That’s according to L’Equipe, who say West Ham and Leicester have positioned themselves to sign the striker this summer.

The Ligue 1 side signed the 21-year-old from Montpellier in August 2023 and offered him a contract until 2028. He has managed 12 goals and four assists in 36 games in all competitions.

Wahi’s future is likely to be away from the French club and the report says both sides have agreed to part ways in this window. His future could be in England, where West Ham and the Foxes are looking to secure his services.

Earlier this month we covered claims in France that Chelsea were in the picture to sign him. L’Equipe backs this up and adds that they are joined by both West Ham and Leicester in the transfer race.

It is claimed the Premier League trio are “now negotiating” to try and sign the leader and are expected to submit their first bid in the “next few hours”.

L’Equipe does not specify the fee that West Ham, Leicester and Chelsea must expect, nor Lens’ requests to sanction the sale of Wahi.

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