{"id":34837,"date":"2025-12-24T10:51:29","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T15:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/24\/offer-close-west-ham-emerge-as-favorites-for-south-american-wonder-over-man-united-and-chelsea\/"},"modified":"2025-12-24T10:51:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T15:51:29","slug":"offer-close-west-ham-emerge-as-favorites-for-south-american-wonder-over-man-united-and-chelsea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/24\/offer-close-west-ham-emerge-as-favorites-for-south-american-wonder-over-man-united-and-chelsea\/","title":{"rendered":"Offer close: West Ham emerge as favorites for South American wonder over Man United and Chelsea"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/24\/offer-close-west-ham-emerge-as-favorites-for-south-american-wonder-over-man-united-and-chelsea\/#West_Ham_are_favorites_to_sign_Milton_Delgado\" >West Ham are favorites to sign Milton Delgado<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/24\/offer-close-west-ham-emerge-as-favorites-for-south-american-wonder-over-man-united-and-chelsea\/#Player_Profile_Who_is_Milton_Delgado\" >Player Profile: Who is Milton Delgado?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>West Ham United are reportedly increasing their interest in one of South America&#8217;s most exciting young talents. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Following his outstanding performances in Argentina, Boca Juniors midfielder Milton Delgado has become the London club&#8217;s main target as they look to strengthen their midfield options in the next transfer window.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"West_Ham_are_favorites_to_sign_Milton_Delgado\"><\/span>West Ham are favorites to sign Milton Delgado<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to a recent report from Argentine media outlet El Intransigente, West Ham have emerged as &#8220;strong candidates&#8221; to sign Delgado.<\/p>\n<p>The Premier League side are reportedly preparing a move to set off an &#8220;alarm&#8221; in the Boca Juniors boardroom.<\/p>\n<p>According to the report, coach Nuno Espirito Santo&#8217;s team is leading the way in acquiring the player&#8217;s signature.<\/p>\n<p>The South American giants have yet to receive a formal offer from the Hammers or any other club, but hopes are growing that a bid may be imminent.<\/p>\n<p>Delgado is currently under contract with Boca Juniors until December 2028, giving the club significant leverage in negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>However, his current release clause is set at \u00a311 million (\u20ac12.7 million).<\/p>\n<p>El Intransigente reported that Boca Juniors are looking for a figure close to this valuation to allow him to be sold.<\/p>\n<p>With the player&#8217;s stock rapidly rising on the world stage, West Ham appear ready to test Boca&#8217;s determination to bring their star player to the London Stadium.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 612px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Photo by Marcelo Endelli\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Player_Profile_Who_is_Milton_Delgado\"><\/span>Player Profile: Who is Milton Delgado?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Milton Delgado is a 20-year-old defensive midfielder who has quickly established himself as a rising star in Argentina&#8217;s first team.<\/p>\n<p>The tenacious midfielder, who is 1.66 meters tall, is known for his technical ability, accurate passing range and excellent tactical discipline.<\/p>\n<p>His breakthrough on the international stage came during the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, where he played a central role in leading Argentina to the final.<\/p>\n<p>His individual performance was so impressive that he was recognized as the third best player of the tournament and was awarded the Bronze Ball.<\/p>\n<p>At club level, Delgado has shown remarkable maturity, recently forming an effective double-pivot partnership with the legendary Leandro Paredes.<\/p>\n<p>His performances have also attracted interest from West Ham&#8217;s London rivals Chelsea, who are also reportedly interested in signing him.<\/p>\n<p>Manchester United have also had an interest in Delgado in the past.<\/p>\n<p>For West Ham, Delgado could be a major investment in a player who has already proven he can perform under pressure at both club and international level.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>West Ham United are reportedly increasing their interest in one of South America&#8217;s most exciting young talents. 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