Transfer news and rumours: West Ham want Clarke, Sessegnon, Coventry eye international

West Ham United are preparing to make a formal approach for Sunderland wing Jack Clarke.

Since his arrival Julen LopeteguiThe Hammers have already added the Brazilian starlet Luis Guilherme in their ranks, the teenager was expected to challenge immediately for a first-team role.

However, he is highly unlikely to make regular starts, forcing West Ham to look elsewhere as they try to bounce back from a poor 2023-24.

Conformable Football Insiderthe East London outfit have a “concrete” interest in acquiring the services of Black Cats wideman Clarke.

The 23-year-old has established himself as one of the top talents outside the Championship, contributing 24 goals and 16 assists over the past two seasons.

However, there is an understanding that Clarke wants to test himself in the Premier League, with Sunderland reportedly set a £15million valuation.

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West Ham are also eyeing a deal for Sessegnon

Meanwhile, West Ham are understood to be showing an interest in securing a deal for another player Ryan Sessegnon.

Tottenham Hotspur have just released Sessegnon at the end of his contract, with just one short outing as a substitute in 2023-24.

Reports have indicated that the 24-year-old is not without admirers with clubs in Germany – where he previously represented Hoffenheim – said to be monitoring the situation.

Conformable the GuardianHowever, West Ham are ready to offer Sessegnon an opportunity to stay in London if he so desires.

The West Ham hierarchy are said to be of the opinion that the former England Under-21 international could ‘turn out to be a bargain’.

Sessegnon’s former club Fulham they are also admirers and could try to take him back to Craven Cottage in a move that would boost their home share.

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City of Coventry passionate about the New Zealand international

Bottom in the Championship, Coventry City are apparently prepared to spend big for Red Star Belgrade halfback Marko Stamenic.

The Sky Blues endured an agonizing campaign, losing an FA Cup semi-final to Manchester United on penalties and missing out on the Championship play-offs.

However, there is money to spend based on recent high sales and they are apparently keen to complete a deal for a New Zealand international.

Conformable Football Insidera transfer worth around £4m is in place for Stamenic to make the move to the East Midlands.

The 22-year-old made 28 starts and seven substitute appearances for Red Star last season, four of which came in the Champions League.

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