West Ham in advanced talks over Guido Rodriguez deal as part of huge summer transfer push

West Ham are working on a deal to sign Argentina World Cup-winner Guido Rodriguez.

The defensive midfielder is currently a free agent after his contract with LaLiga club Real Betis expired at the end of June.

Rodriguez is attracting interest from several teams, including Barcelona and Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce, but the Hammers are now in advanced talks to sign him.

The 30-year-old would bring a wealth of experience to the London Stadium and was part of Argentina’s squad that won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Rodriguez was also part of the group that helped Argentina to win Copa America titles both this summer and back in 2021.

West Ham are stepping up their transfer business as the new Premier League season draws closer. They are close to signing Leeds winger Crysencio Summerville for a fee of £25million plus add-ons.

West Ham are also working on a deal for Manchester United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who has entered the final year of his contract at Old Trafford.

United are ready to cash in on Wan-Bissaka and want to bring in Bayern Munich’s Noussair Mazraoui to replace him.

West Ham also want to bring in a striker and another centre-back before the transfer window closes at the end of this month.

Niclas Fullkrug is a target and they are currently in talks with Borussia Dortmund over a deal for the Germany international.

Another new centre-back is also on West Ham’s radar after the £40m signing of Max Kilman from Wolves and they agreed a deal with Nice for Jean-Clair Todibo, but there are fears that he wants to join Juventus instead.

Along with Kilman, West Ham have already signed young Brazilian winger Luis Guilherme and experienced goalkeeper Wes Foderingham so far this summer.