Following interest in a transfer from Saudi Arabia, West Ham has arranged negotiations with Kurt Zouma for a new deal, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The dependable journalist alleges in his Daily Substack update from October 14 that the Hammers want to speak with his representatives in the next weeks and months.
While Romano claims there are currently no negotiations with other clubs and West Ham wish to bind Zouma to a longer contract, his present term with the club expires in 2025, and it is reported that Saudi Arabia are planning to make a January approach for him.
Kurt Zouma and West Ham are slated to conduct contract talks, therefore conversations will take place in the coming weeks or months, he stated.
There are currently no formal conversations with other teams, despite the fact that he serves as the club captain and is a key member of the Hammers.
Losing Zouma would be devastating at any time, but losing him in the middle of the campaign would be catastrophic for West Ham and David Moyes’ intentions.
After Declan Rice departed the team to join Arsenal, he was recently named captain, and he has stepped up to the challenge with ease.
A move to Saudi Arabia may be appealing to Zouma because he is a Muslim, as well as the league’s immense financial power and the fact that he is now 28 and that this is probably the last significant contract of his career.
However, he undoubtedly prioritizes playing in the Premier League and at the greatest level, and since we supported him through his off-the-field problems, he should feel loyal to us and decide to stay.
Between now and the window opening, keep an eye on this situation since a new agreement would put an end to the rumors or at the very least put us in a much stronger negotiation position if Saudi Arabia does come knocking.
