Expert backs defender Kurt Zouma to be a hit at West Ham – Rayototal

Expert Gabby Agbonlahor thinks Kurt Zouma would be a “great addition” to West Ham’s roster.

The 26-year-old Zouma appears to be getting closer to a transfer that would see him leave Chelsea for London Stadium.

Reports on Monday claimed that the two clubs had agreed to a £ 25.8 million deal.

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The Hammers now have to finalize personal terms with the Frenchman, which could prove problematic.

Zouma reportedly wants £ 125,000 a week to join David Moyes. That would put him ahead of Andriy Yarmolenko and Jarrod Bowen in terms of earnings.

Despite the uncertainty, Agbonlahor says: West Ham will make the transfer “if they really want it.”

When asked if he thought Zouma would improve West Ham’s defense, he said: “I make.

“I think Craig Dawson and Angel Ogbonna are good central defenders, but if you bring in Zouma you can put him next to Dawson and they would be two better.

«I like Ogbonna, he is a good defender, but he can be beaten. With Zouma you have that rhythm. I think he would be a great addition to the West Ham team.

“The only problem was his salary. Once you start spending those wages, when will you stop? Other players on that team looking for new deals will want the same money, especially the best players.

“So that could be the obstacle, but I’m sure West Ham will pull it off if they really want to.”

Zouma played 36 times for Chelsea last season because won the Champions League and finished fourth in the Premier League.

He has proven to be a reliable center-back, although he has a lot of competition for minutes with Thomas Tuchel.

The German has Thiago Silva, Toni Rudiger, Cesar Azpilicueta, Andreas Christensen and now Trevor Chalobah at his disposal.

Zouma played in the Super Cup victory against Villarreal but was on the bench in the first two league games of the campaign.

Tuchel recently decided to found Christensen, Rudiger and Azpilicueta 2-0 victory over Arsenal.

West Ham, meanwhile, is trying to improve its defensive options. Moyes doesn’t seem to trust Winston Reid, leaving him with just three regular centers.

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