In a recent report, Calciomercato stated that West Ham United are among the clubs hoping to land Genoa forward Albert Gudmundsson this summer. It has been stated that the Hammers could face competition from Juventus, Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign the Icelandic talent in the upcoming transfer window.
Gudmundsson’s Decent Run Of Form In Italian Football
The 26-year-old is enjoying an impressive campaign at the Serie A club after he produced a string of productive displays for them up top. Gudmundsson has found the back of the net on 12 occasions and secured four assists in 29 matches for his current employers this season in various competitions.
The Icelandic sensation has proven himself to be a reliable presence in the opponent’s half based on his average of 1.8 shots, 2.4 key passes, 2.0 crosses and 1.4 dribbles per game in Serie A. He has even been accurate when distributing the ball after making 81.6% of his attempted passes in the top tier of Italian football (stats via whoscored).
Gudmundsson’s current contract at the Italian club will expire in the summer of 2027 which would make it tough for West Ham to snap him up on the cheap later this year.
Will Gudmundsson Be A Good Signing For West Ham United?
Gudmundsson is a good dribbler with the ball and can cause some headaches for his marker in and around the opponent’s penalty area. He has got the vision to create a few promising chances for his teammates in the final third and can shoot the ball with venom from long range. However, only time will tell whether he can maintain his good form in Premier League football.
Still, West Ham should consider moving in for him in the summer transfer window as he would add some much-needed quality to their attack. Gudmundsson might even help the Hammers to compete across all fronts in the coming years.
At 26, the Icelandic sensation has got his prime years ahead of him, so he would be a great signing for the East London club to pull off at the end of this campaign. However, West Ham would need to be patient with his progress if they want to get the best out of him in English football.