West Ham now have a chance of signing ‘fantastic’ Uruguay international Emiliano Martinez

Now it seems like Hammers boss David Moyes has a good chance to bring the FC Midtjylland ace to East London.

With a central midfield reboot needed this summer, West Ham moving in for Martinez would certainly make sense…

West Ham now have a chance of signing ‘fantastic’ Uruguay international Emiliano Martinez

The unheralded South American really could be a surprise addition to Moyes’s ranks this summer.

Rodri Vázquez reckons that the Hammers, Luton and Everton all have a chance of signing the 23-year-old in the summer transfer window:

The Uruguayan, who plays for Danish side FC Midtjylland, is an out and out defensive midfielder.

His stats in the Europa League this season make for really impressive reading. In six outings, Martinez averaged three tackles, one interception and 1.1 clearances per game (Who Scored).

Total Football Analysis described Martinez as a ‘fantastic all-round’ player.

I have to say, I would be really underwhelmed if the FC Midtjylland midfielder was brought in to be the sole replacement for Rice.

Don’t get me wrong, he’s a very good player, but he isn’t anywhere near Dec’s level. I would be hugely surprised if Moyes signed Emiliano Martinez for West Ham, without bringing another top-class central midfielder to the London Stadium as well.

However, if Moyes signs an elite central midfielder – someone like Ibrahim Sangare or Sofyan Amrabat – as well as the Uruguayan ace, then I think it would be a good bit of business for the club.

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