West Ham United Face Competition From Aston Villa And Everton For 24-Year-Old Midfielder: Why Is He Important For The Hammers? | OneFootball

West Ham United are yet again in the news in the transfer headlines due to their interest in midfielder Ismael Saibari. However, a latest report from journalist Graeme Bailey in Hammer News has highlighted that the chase will not be so easy for Nuno’s side, as they will face direct competition from the likes of Aston Villa, Leeds United, and Everton for the PSV Eindhoven midfielder.

The 24-year-old has grown in stature in the Eredivisie and is now one of the best midfielders in Dutch Football. Saibari is very good in tight spaces, is sensational with his decision-making, and takes responsibility while on the ball.

West Ham United will face extensive competition for Ismael Saibari

All these qualities of the midfielder have helped his club, PSV Eindhoven, maintain a stronghold in the domestic campaign. His traits have definitely prompted the clubs to look at him as one of the best signings for them in the future transfer windows. The race for his signature is only going to heat up in the upcoming days.

The Hammers need quality in the midfield after they have missed the required rhythm in the Premier League this season. West Ham need more midfielders to build a compact structure in the midfield. Lucas Paqueta is already linked with a move away from the club, and that makes it very important for the club to reinforce their midfield.

Do the Hammers need him?

EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS – OCTOBER 21: Ismael Saibari of PSV Eindhoven celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between PSV Eindhoven and SSC Napoli at PSV Stadion on October 21, 2025 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

The 24-year-old Moroccan is a quality midfielder and should fulfil what the Hammers currently lack. Moreover, he still has room for growth and will only get better from here on. Aston Villa and Everton have their own reasons for interest. Each club seeks further quality to sustain progress. The next steps depend on PSV’s stance and the offers placed before them.

However, even if West Ham look to sign him, it would not be easy for them to pry him away because of the presence of the Lions and the Toffees in the chase. At the time of writing, the Hammers are flirting with relegation, and due to their unstable situation at the East London club, no good player will choose them over other options. So, it will all depend on how they buckle up in the upcoming games and climb up the ladder.