Soungoutou Magassa set to leave West Ham as Bologna and Sevilla make offers

France-born midfielder of Malian descent, Soungoutou Magassa, is expected to leave West Ham United before the transfer window closes, with Italian side Bologna and Spanish club Sevilla submitting offers for the France youth international.

The 22-year-old midfielder has failed to make an appearance for West Ham following the club’s relegation to Ligue 2 and is now expected to move on before the deadline.

According to Foot Mercato, Spain and Italy have emerged as the most likely destinations for Magassa, who joined West Ham after developing at AS Monaco.

Bologna and Sevilla submit bids

Both Bologna and Sevilla have made concrete proposals for Magassa.

The offers are structured as paid loan deals with obligatory purchase options, and West Ham are understood to be inclined to accept either proposal.

The developments leave Magassa with a choice between continuing his career in Italy with Bologna or moving to Spain with Sevilla.

Interest from Germany and France

Magassa has attracted interest from several clubs during the transfer window.

German side RB Leipzig previously made enquiries about the midfielder, while Lille also considered the possibility of bringing him back to France.

However, neither club went beyond an initial enquiry, leaving Bologna and Sevilla as the leading contenders for his signature.

Magassa’s West Ham spell nearing end

Magassa has become a player West Ham are keen to move on after failing to feature following the club’s relegation.

The midfielder’s departure now appears increasingly likely, with the concrete offers from Bologna and Sevilla giving West Ham an opportunity to secure a deal before the transfer deadline.

For the France youth international, a move to either Spain or Italy would provide a fresh opportunity to regain regular playing time and continue his development at senior level.