West Ham Firmly In Contention For This 25-Year-Old Defender: Is He A Good Option At €40m?
West Ham United are among several clubs interested in signing Brazilian defender Natan Bernardo de Souza from Real Betis this summer. The 25-year-old centre-back, valued between €35 million and €40 million, has attracted attention from Premier League and Serie A teams. Real Betis are willing to sell to balance their finances, with multiple clubs reportedly monitoring the situation.
- ▪West Ham are in contention to sign Natan Bernardo de Souza from Real Betis in the upcoming summer transfer window.
- ▪Clubs including Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Brentford, and some from Serie A are also tracking Natan's situation.
- ▪Real Betis value Natan between €35 million and €40 million and are open to selling him to meet financial obligations.
- ▪Natan joined Real Betis permanently in 2024 after a loan from Napoli, where a €9 million buyout clause was triggered.
- ▪Barcelona are also reported to have shown interest in the Brazilian centre-back.
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