Supporters of West Ham United have reacted to a transfer link between the club and Italian full-back Ignazio Abate.
According to Tutto Mercato Web, the Toffees are interested in signing the former AC Milan man, however, are facing competition from La Liga side Getafe (via West Ham News), which had some fans pleased.
West Ham are interested in signing free agent right-back Ignazio Abate but face some competition from Getafe.
[Source: @TuttoMercatoWeb] pic.twitter.com/nbuT1E0uvh
— West Ham News (@whufc_news) February 3, 2020
He is an absolute beast ??
— Thom Fratello ????? (@PadaniaThomas) February 3, 2020
Did somebody say freeeeee pic.twitter.com/REyNEaxY4m
— Rob ? (@robson261009) February 3, 2020
Whooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
— ? Dylan ? (@Dylbec) February 3, 2020
This guys is a baller!!
— WHUFAN? (@WHUlogical) February 3, 2020
id take him all day long
— Stephen George Lott (@stephenlott) February 4, 2020
Would signing Ignazio Abate be an improvement on Pablo Zabaleta?Yes, couldn't be any worseNo, Zab would be better |
The 33-year-old has been without a club since his release from the Rossoneri over the summer (as per Transfermarkt), leaving the right-back available on a free transfer.
Across his career, Abate has made 448 appearances, in which he has scored nine and assisted 28 (as per Transfermarkt), however, some fans did not want to see the Italian signed.
Come on Getafe
— Josh? (@JoshVernege) February 3, 2020
No thank you.
— Then Like My Dreams (@tlmdwhu) February 3, 2020
Evra again
— ari12???? (@Persianwall) February 3, 2020
What do we think?
Having been without a club for over six months now and moving towards the twilight of his career (via Transfermarkt), a move for Abate could represent a little risk for the Hammers.
However, with the Italian available on a free transfer and the club needing any player who can help them out of their current predicament (per BBC), he could be worth a punt.