Atletico Madrid submit offer for Nayef Aguerd

Atletico Madrid want to bring Nayef Aguerd to the club this summer, and have tabled their initial offer of 25 million euros for the central defender. The 28-year-old arrived at West Ham from Rennes in 2022 and injury initially blighted the defender's spell at the club, but last season the Moroccan performed admirably for the Claret and Blues.

With 42 caps to his name, Aguerd is one of his country's best players and was a member of the squad that progressed to the final of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. In recent months, Aguerd has hinted that his future could lie elsewhere, and a move to Atletico Madrid and La Liga is said to be a dream of the defender.

West Ham signed Aguerd for a reported £30 million fee, so are unlikely to accept Atletico's initial offer, but it is understood if the Spanish side can match the club's £40 million valuation, Aguerd could be on his way sooner rather than later.

Aguerd has a deal until the 2026-27 season with West Ham.