West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing 29-year-old Polish midfielder Piotr Zielinski from Napoli, who is in the final year of his contract and could leave on a free transfer next summer.
According to reports from Corriere dello Sport via Sport Witness, Liverpool are also keen on acquiring Zielinski, creating a potential battle for his signature.
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The Hammers have made significant progress over the past year, winning the UEFA Europa Conference League and currently competing in the UEFA Europa League.
This success could be an attractive proposition for Zielinski, who may be enticed by the idea of joining West Ham.
Zielinski has demonstrated his quality in Serie A, and the chance to showcase his skills in the Premier League might be hard to resist.
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Acquiring a player of his caliber on a free transfer would be a smart move for West Ham.
However, Zielinski might also consider joining a bigger club with a stronger chance of competing for trophies, making Liverpool an appealing destination.
Liverpool have previously shown interest in him, and it remains to be seen if they can secure his services on a Bosman move.
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Liverpool’s Thiago Alcantara is linked with an exit from the club, and Zielinski could serve as a quality alternative.
As a key contributor to Napoli’s Serie A title victory last season, Zielinski is currently at the peak of his abilities and could make an immediate impact in the Premier League, benefiting both Liverpool and West Ham in midfield.
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Moving to the Premier League would present an exciting challenge for Zielinski at this stage of his career, and he will aim to prove himself at the highest level.
Both Liverpool and West Ham have had reasonably successful seasons, and it remains to be seen if they can finish strong and convince the 29-year-old Polish international to join them next season.
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