West Ham is exploring the possibility of acquiring Ajax winger Steven Bergwijn to bolster their attacking options. With Lucas Paqueta injured and Mohamed Kudus participating in the Africa Cup of Nations with Ghana, the Hammers need reinforcements. Bergwijn, who had a previous stint with Tottenham from January 2020 to July 2022, is eager to return to the Premier League.

Preliminary discussions between West Ham and Bergwijn’s representatives have taken place, but any potential move is contingent on outgoing transfers to generate funds. West Ham’s significant summer spending, including the sale of Declan Rice to Arsenal for £105 million, necessitates careful financial considerations. Ajax, considering Bergwijn as their captain, is unlikely to approve a loan with an obligation to buy. The 26-year-old winger made 83 appearances for Tottenham, scoring eight goals.

West Ham has already loaned versatile defender Thilo Kehrer to Monaco, with a potential permanent deal in the summer. The ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled from January 13 to February 11, has also impacted West Ham, with Kudus and Nayef Aguerd away on international duty.

Here is the highlight video of Bergwijn’s skills and goals.

Steven Bergwijn

This season he played in total 13 times for 1120 minutes for Eredivisie.

Steven Bergwijn scored 6 goals for Ajax. He procured two assists. He received 4 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 5th in Eredivisie. In the last match Ajax lost 3-0 against Hannover 96.

Ajax performance and stats

It will be Ajax ended the league in the 5th position with 25 points.

In the last 15 games, it has won 7 times, drawn 5 times, and lost 3 times. In its last match, Ajax drawn 2-2 against PEC Zwolle.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 35 goals and conceding 30.​

Ajax will play the next match in Eredivisie against Go Ahead Eagles on Sunday 14th of January in Deventer.​

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