West Ham are thought to be interested in signing Viktoria Plzeň striker Rafiu Durosinmi as they look for ways to strengthen their attacking options.
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The 22-year-old Nigerian forward, who is currently worth around £7.5 million on Transfermarkt, is being linked with a potential move from his Czech club to West Ham in east London.
However, the chances of this transfer happening are not clear yet, as it is listed as “?” in the latest reports, meaning discussions, if they are happening, are still in the early or informal stages.
Durosinmi is still under contract with Viktoria Plzeň, though there is no public information on when his contract ends.
This means he might be available for a transfer either for a fee or later as a free agent. At the moment, he is still part of Viktoria Plzeň, and there is no agreement between the clubs.
He was born on 1 January 2003 in Lagos and is a right-footed striker who plays as a central forward.
He made his way to Europe through the youth system of MFK Karviná, coming from the Nigerian club Box2Box FC. He moved up to Karviná's first team and then got a loan to Viktoria Plzeň in January 2023, which turned into a permanent transfer in July of the same year.
His value has gone up a lot in recent years. He was worth just €125,000 when he was with Karviná’s under-19 team in 2021, but now he is valued at €7.5 million with Viktoria Plzeň. This increase is due to his development in the Czech top league, and his height and ability to run make him a good fit for a team like West Ham looking to improve their attack.
If a transfer does happen, moving to the Premier League would be a big step for Durosinmi.
It would give him a chance to show his talent and build his reputation at the top level of European football.