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Fiorentina Turn To West Ham As January Options Emerge

Credit to Gazzetta dello Sport for the original report, which places West Ham unexpectedly at the centre of Fiorentina’s winter thinking. With Serie A survival very much a live concern, the Tuscan club have opened talks to explore deals for Kyle Walker-Peters and Soungoutou Magassa, two players offering versatility rather than glamour.

Fiorentina’s interest reflects pragmatism. They sit in the relegation zone, albeit just one point from safety, and January is about solutions rather than statements. According to Gazzetta, Fiorentina directors have contacted their counterparts at West Ham United to assess availability, a move that signals intent rather than inevitability.

Walker-Peters Fits Tactical Shift

Walker-Peters, 28, has registered one goal and one assist across 18 appearances in all competitions this season. His value lies in flexibility. He can operate on either flank, an attribute that appeals to a Fiorentina side recently transitioning to a back four. In a campaign defined by instability, reliability can feel like a luxury signing.

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Magassa Offers Development Upside

Magassa, 22, represents a different calculation. He has matched Walker-Peters with one goal and one assist, but across just 15 appearances and 808 minutes. The Frenchman’s profile suggests scope. He can feature as a central midfielder or drop into defence, a dual role that could help Fiorentina patch holes while planning beyond May.

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January business has already been brisk, with additions including Marco Brescianini, Manor Solomon, Giovanni Fabbian and Jack Harrison. More may follow.

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If Fiorentina are calling, it suggests these players still carry market value, which matters for a club that must sell well as often as it buys smartly.

Walker-Peters feels the more delicate case. Fans appreciate his professionalism and adaptability, especially during spells when injuries stretch resources thin. Letting him go mid-season could look risky unless there is confidence in cover or a replacement lined up. West Ham supporters will want reassurance that this is evolution rather than erosion.

Magassa’s situation is viewed differently. His limited minutes have made it hard for him to build momentum, and a move where he plays regularly could suit all parties. West Ham fans tend to back pathways that benefit player development, even if it happens elsewhere.

Ultimately, the reaction hinges on context. If these talks help rebalance the squad and fund areas of greater need, many supporters will see logic rather than loss. But there is little appetite for weakening depth without a clear plan.