West Ham United are keen on the services of Antonio Candreva, according to reports. The Inter Milan attacker has piqued the interest of Hammers and is tipped to leave the club following two disappointing seasons at San Siro.
West Ham United, on the other hand, are eager to sign a top-class winger/attacking midfielder this summer as they aim to replace the long-term injured Manuel Lanzini.
The Argentine superstar has been on the sidelines and will miss a major chunk of the opening half of the season. Thus, a move for a new attacker is imperative and Antonio Candreva is believed to be topping their shortlist this summer.
Is Candreva to West Ham United a good deal?
Candreva, 31, has spent the last couple of seasons at Inter Milan after he moved there in a €22m move from Lazio. However, the Italian International has enjoyed a rather topsy-turvy stint at Inter, having failed to make a big impact despite being a regular fixture in the starting line-up.
During his two-year stint with the Nerazzurri, Candreva made a total of 82 appearances for the club but his scoring tally has been rather poor with just six goals.
In fact, all of his six goals came from his first season at the club, meaning he actually failed to find the back of net last season. However, that being said, Candreva still packs a lot of punch when it comes to creativity and overall chance creation.
The 31-year-old set-up as many as 19 goals during his two seasons with the club, which is no mean feat at all. His eight assists last season helped Inter qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
Even during the early days of his professional career, Candreva was better known for his creative abilities rather than his goal-scoring prowess.
The former Lazio man has shown his ability to carve out opposition defence with frequent runs in behind the defence, which can be very useful, especially in the Premier League.
In addition, Candreva is also blessed with pace and dynamism in wider positions along with versatility as he is capable of playing anywhere across the midfield positions, thus, making him a unique component in that area of the pitch.
Therefore, West Ham United could be significantly strengthened by the addition of this seasoned performer who can very well make a difference in the Premier League. However, West Ham United will likely face competition for the services of the Inter Milan winger, who is also courted by AS Monaco.
