West Ham’s Soungoutou Magassa attracts interest from four European clubs

Soungoutou Magassa could leave West Ham only a year after joining the London club from AS Monaco, with Olympique de Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais among the sides monitoring his situation.

The French-Malian defensive midfielder has also attracted reported interest from Galatasaray, Eintracht Frankfurt and Juventus. None of the clubs understood to be following Magassa has made an offer, but West Ham are believed to be willing to listen to proposals for the versatile 22-year-old.

Magassa made 22 Premier League appearances during his first season in England and scored once. Despite gaining regular top-flight experience, his future at West Ham is uncertain after the club’s relegation to the Championship.

West Ham are expected to make a number of sales involving players with significant market value as they look to strengthen their finances following relegation. Magassa is one of the players whose position could therefore be affected during the transfer window.

The midfielder joined West Ham in the summer of 2025 from AS Monaco and remains under contract with the club until June 2031. His current market value is estimated at €17m by Transfermarkt, the same figure West Ham paid to sign him, excluding any potential bonuses.

Marseille and Lyon have conducted enquiries about Magassa but have not yet submitted a formal bid. Their interest is not exclusive, with Galatasaray, Eintracht Frankfurt and Juventus also said to have shown interest in recent weeks.

Magassa’s ability to operate both in midfield and at centre-back is understood to be a key attraction for Marseille and Lyon, who could see him as an option to add depth and flexibility to their squads.

The player’s situation could develop quickly as clubs assess West Ham’s willingness to negotiate. His long contract gives the club a degree of control, although the need to raise funds after relegation could influence its stance.

West Ham are due to begin their Championship campaign against Burnley. The source article also lists 1xBet’s pre-match odds for the fixture, with West Ham priced at 2.10 to win, a draw at 3.40 and a Burnley victory at 2.85.