West Ham United Enter Race for Angers Defender Jacques Ekomié
West Ham United has officially joined the pursuit of SCO Angers defender Jacques Ekomié, according to a report from L’Équipe. The 23-year-old left-back is set to leave Angers this summer. Since arriving at the club on a free transfer in 2024, the Gabon international has made 54 appearances for Le Sco, but he could have already played his last game for the Ligue 1 side.
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Wrexham Submits Verbal Offer for Ekomié
Interest in Ekomié has surged throughout the transfer window. Notably, Bundesliga side Hamburg has expressed strong interest, but no agreement has been reached with Angers, according to Foot Mercato. Additionally, Wrexham has shown interest in Ekomié and reportedly submitted a verbal offer of €5 million.
Despite Wrexham’s offer, L’Équipe indicates that Angers values Ekomié at €10 million. Wrexham will face competition from West Ham United, who have also expressed interest in the young defender.
West Ham United have joined the race to sign SCO Angers defender Jacques Ekomié (23), as per a report from L’Équipe.
The left-back will be allowed to leave Angers this summer. Since joining the club on a free transfer back in 2024, the Gabon international has made 54 appearances for Le Sco, but he may already have played his last for the Ligue 1 club.
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Wrexham submit verbal offer for Ekomié
He has been the subject of interest throughout the window. Bundesliga side Hamburg have notably shown strong interest, Foot Mercato understands, however, they have yet to reach an agreement with Angers. The publication that Wrexham, too, were interested in Ekomié, and that they had even submitted a verbal offer worth €5m.
Whilst L’Équipe confirms interest from the Welsh club, the publication understands that Angers’ valuation stands at €10m. Wrexham may also have to contend with interest from EFL Championship rivals, West Ham United.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
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