“In talks…“: Romano drops big West Ham transfer update that supporters will love - opinion

West Ham United appear to have firmed up their interest in Villarreal starlet, Arnaut Danjuma, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Writing on Twitter about the 25-year-old’s future, the transfer guru has set pulses racing back at the London Stadium after revealing that the Hammers are “in talks” to sign the highly-rated Netherlands international this summer.

Romano stated: “West Ham are progressing in talks with Villarreal to sign Danjuma. Work in progress for bit less than €45m, West Ham want him to be one of their statement signings. Personal terms, not discussed yet.

“Villarreal are prepared to sign Umar Sadiq as replacement.”

This follows a report from The Guardian earlier this week that revealed that the east London outfit had made an approach for the former Bournemouth man, with the player set to be available for a fee in the region of £40m owing to a release clause in his current deal with the La Liga side.

One concern, however, will be the issue regarding personal terms, with a further update from Romano on Thursday morning suggesting that it could prove a sticking point.

The rise of the six-cap gem illustrates just how quickly fortunes can change in the life of a footballer, with Danjuma having gone from a bit-part player with the Cherries to a much-coveted world-beater in the space of just two years.

There may be some concern that the one-time Club Brugge man failed to mark his mark in his sole Premier League campaign to date – making just six starts at the Vitality Stadium during the 2019/20 season – although his form since has showcased just what a talent he truly is.

Having plundered 17 goals and seven assists in the Championship the following season, the £45m-rated ace was snapped up by the Spanish