Albert Gudmundsson is one of the many innovative stars in Serie A this season as he shines in a Genoa blouse, attracting the attention of several Premier League clubs ahead of the summer.
Gudmundsson, 26, has been to Gênes. La Icelandic star 35 times, has an express style, runs around the countryside in his low-cut socks, Jack Grealish-style. Aggressive, passionate, incredibly technical.
This season he’s in the best shape of his life. He has contributed to 16 goals in 29 appearances for Genoa. Such a form is all the more impressive considering Genoa are ranked 12th in Italy’s most sensitive category in 2023-24.
He arrives after scoring 15 goals in 50 games before this season, with Genoa. Therefore, he is the most sensible player in a mid-table team. He deserves to play much higher up, at least for a club in European competition.
They are the only Premier League club showing interest. London rivals Tottenham are also said to have enquired about the Icelandic striker, who has a £26m release clause in his contract with Genoa.
You’d think the Spurs are in a smart position to have him. They have just reached an agreement with Genoa, who saw Radu Dragusin sign for the club, while Djed Spence went on loan along with Gudmundsson.
But a new report from the Italian CM claims that West Ham have joined the race to land Gudmundsson and are alongside Tottenham at the front of the queue for his signing. Juventus and Inter are enthusiastic.
It’s true that his buyout clause will generate more interest between now and the end of the season. But would he be in the Spurs’ starting lineup?If you move to West Ham, you will still be the first choice.
In fact, Gudmundsson has stated in the past that he is an Arsenal fan. Actually, it’s not the one that will prevent a move for the Spurs, but it is the one that will immediately worry fans. This is nothing to deter West Ham from a conceivable move.
Gudmundsson, who is most productive as a No. 10 or playing as a No. 9 although he can also play as a full-back, has come to Mo Salah via Kevin Strootman. He has an agent with Dragusin, as well as the stopper Guglielmo Vicario.
While West Ham are possibly preparing to say goodbye to Lucas Paqueta with interest from Manchester City still available, the Hammers will be on the hunt for a playmaker. Gudmundsson fits the Hammers’ requirements.
Especially as West Ham are very likely to bring in close to £100 million for Brazilian star Paqueta. They can get a top-tier replacement for a quarter of that sum. Spurs can’t let West Ham get their hands on the ace without a fight.