West Ham Reach Personal Terms with Idrissa Gueye – Final Negotiations Underway for Summer Signing

 

West Ham United are edging closer to securing the services of promising FC Metz striker Idrissa Gueye, with reports indicating that personal terms have already been agreed between the player and the Premier League side.

 

According to Wiw Sport, the Hammers have taken decisive steps in their pursuit of the 18-year-old forward, who only joined Metz from Senegalese academy Génération Foot in January. Since making the move to France, Gueye has impressed with his pace, finishing, and work rate, contributing five goals and one assist in 20 appearances. His performances played a crucial role in Metz’s successful push for promotion back to Ligue 1.

 

Just days ago, French outlet Foot Mercato revealed that Metz are holding out for a fee in the region of €15 million for their rising star. While the final price tag remains undisclosed by Wiw Sport, it’s widely believed that West Ham will need to meet this valuation to get the deal over the line.

 

The pursuit of Gueye comes at a pivotal moment for the London club, following their confirmation that veteran striker Michail Antonio has been released. With Antonio’s departure creating a gap in their attacking options, West Ham’s recruitment team have made a striker their top priority in this transfer window. Gueye, with his raw talent and potential, appears to fit the profile of a player who can both develop and make an immediate impact.

 

Manager Graham Potter is reportedly keen to integrate the youngster into his squad as soon as possible, which explains the urgency in finalising the deal. Negotiations between West Ham and Metz are now said to be in the ‘final stages,’ with only minor contractual and logistical details left to resolve before an official announcement can be made.

 

If the move goes through, Gueye will become one of West Ham’s key summer acquisitions, offering fresh energy and youthful dynamism to their frontline. Fans will be eager to see whether the teenager can replicate his Ligue 2 form in the high-intensity environment of the Premier League.