Wrexham outbids West Ham and Hamburg for €10m-rated Jacques Ekomie

West Ham United and Bundesliga side Hamburger SV are set to lose the race for Angers left‑back Jacques Ekomie, who is valued at around €10 million, after Wrexham have reportedly submitted a higher offer.

West Ham’s financial position

West Ham’s player exits this summer, combined with parachute payments, should still leave them capable of attracting a calibre of player beyond most Championship rivals. Wolves and Burnley enjoy similar financial advantages, making them difficult to compete with in the market.

Wrexham’s ambition and resources

Wrexham’s ownership, commercial growth and willingness to invest enable them to compete for expensive, high‑profile targets despite not receiving parachute money. This allows the club to go toe‑to‑toe with West Ham, Wolves and Burnley for certain players.

Wrexham have reportedly bid around €5 million (£4.3 million) for Ekomie, while German side Hamburg have also expressed interest in the Gabon international. Coventry City and Nottingham Forest have looked at the defender as well, but Wrexham appear set to beat both West Ham and Hamburg to his signature.

Journalist Santi Aouna states a deal has been reached between Angers and Wrexham for Ekomie, and Hamburg could not match the offer to move to the Championship.

According to Anthony Joseph, the transfer will cost Wrexham nearly £8 million and the clubs are ironing out the final details of the deal’s structure.

Ekomie, who turned 23 this week, has already established himself in Ligue 1 with Angers. His arrival would provide an immediate injection of top‑flight quality into a Championship squad and could develop further with regular football at the Racecourse.

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