Reports from The Sun indicate that West Ham United have already pinpointed a potential successor for Declan Rice in the event of his exit from London Stadium. Once Rice’s departure is confirmed, Marseille are anticipating receiving an offer from the Hammers for Matteo Guendouzi.
Guendouzi’s Impressive Campaign With Marseille
Guendouzi has experienced a solid campaign at the French club after he put in a string of impressive performances at the centre of Marseille’s midfield. The French international scored five goals and created four assists in 41 matches for the Italian club last season across all competitions.
The 24-year-old has been a positive influence at both ends of the field based on his average of 1.2 tackles, 0.6 interceptions, 0.5 clearances, 0.8 shots and 0.6 key passes per game in Ligue 1 football. He has even been accurate when distributing the ball from midfield, as he has made 87.1% of his attempted passes in the top tier of French football (stats via whoscored).
Should David Moyes Bring Him To Manchester United?
Guendouzi is known for his energy, tenacity, and ability to cover ground in midfield. He can provide a strong presence in the middle of the park, offering defensive solidity and helping to break up opposition attacks.
The French midfielder possesses good technical skills and can distribute the ball effectively from midfield. His passing range and vision can contribute to building attacks and linking up with the team’s forwards.
Guendouzi is capable of playing in various midfield roles, including as a deep-lying playmaker or as a box-to-box midfielder. His versatility could offer tactical flexibility to David Moyes, allowing for different formations and strategies.
At 24, Guendouzi still has room for development and improvement. Joining West Ham could provide him with regular playing time and the opportunity to enhance his skills and potential further. All things considered, the Hammers would be wise to snap Guendouzi up before the start of the new campaign.
