In contrast to Diego Maradona, West Ham contacts a forward for a £30 million signing.

West Ham have initiated a move to bring one of Europe’s top young talents to the London Stadium this summer. The club aims to bolster their attacking options as Newcastle attempts to lure Jarrod Bowen away from Julen Lopetegui, and Danny Ings might also depart.

Regardless of Ings’ future, West Ham needs reinforcements since Ings and Michail Antonio combined for only eight goals last season. Tim Steidten is addressing this issue by making contact to sign one of Europe’s most promising youngsters.

### West Ham Make Contact to Sign Matias Soule
According to Calciomercato, West Ham has contacted Juventus about signing Matias Soule. The Argentina U23 international impressed during his loan at Frosinone last season, scoring 11 goals and providing three assists in 36 Serie A appearances. Soule also led Serie A in successful dribbles with 101, surpassing AC Milan’s Rafael Leao and Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

| # | Player | Pos | Team | Stat |
|—-|—————–|—–|——|——|
| 1 | M. Soule | Mid | FRO | 101 |
| 2 | K. Kvaratskhelia| Att | NAP | 99 |
| 3 | R. Leao | Att | MIL | 77 |

Calciomercato reports that West Ham has recently inquired about Soule’s availability, with Juventus valuing him at €35m (£30m). This price is considered affordable for the Hammers.

### Tim Steidten Could Sign the New Diego Maradona for Julen Lopetegui
Soule, only 21, has been compared to Diego Maradona, which speaks volumes about his potential. Claudio Ranieri praised Soule, likening his shooting ability to Maradona or Zico, highlighting the young player’s exceptional talent.

Keep an eye on this development as West Ham might soon follow up their initial inquiry with a formal bid.