West Ham are keen to sign Viking winger Edvin Austbø this summer, but they have already had a bid for his signature rejected. The Hammers want to strengthen their squad so they can secure an immediate return to the Premier League following their relegation this summer.
They have some of the best players in the Championship in their squad, but they have already sold some, while several others could still leave. Nuno Espirito Santo is looking for reinforcements, and Austbø is one of the players he would like to bring to the club.
Austbø Open to West Ham Transfer
Viking are open to Austbø leaving, but they consider him a top player and will only agree to a sale if the price is right. There is little doubt that the attacker would be interested in moving to West Ham if an acceptable agreement can be reached between the clubs.
Austbø has been speaking to his club about the potential move and their initial offer, as he wants to leave in the best way possible without damaging his relationship with Viking. He has made it clear that he respects the club and does not intend to force his way out.
The winger explained his position when discussing the situation and the interest from West Ham. As quoted by Sport Witness, he said:
“I’m in constant dialogue with the club management. You have to have that when such big offers come in. But I’ll never cry or whinge my way out of Viking. However, if an opportunity arises and there’s a fair deal, I’d like to take it.
“I don’t know how big their bid was, or how much Viking are asking for, but West Ham is a cool club and are certainly of interest to me.”
West Ham Must Meet Viking’s Price
Austbø’s comments suggest that he would welcome the opportunity to join West Ham, provided the clubs can reach a fair agreement. His willingness to maintain a positive relationship with Viking could also help ensure that any potential transfer is handled smoothly.
For West Ham, the challenge will be agreeing on a fee that satisfies Viking. Their first bid has already been rejected, meaning they may need to improve their offer if they want to secure the winger.
With Espirito Santo looking to strengthen his squad, Austbø could become an important target as West Ham prepare for life in the Championship. The player is interested, but the final decision will depend on whether the clubs can agree on suitable terms.