Former Man United Star Adnan Januzaj Linked with Sensational Return to Premier League

Former Man United Star Adnan Januzaj Linked with Sensational Return to Premier League

Rene Otinga
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:05 PM
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  • West Ham are interested in the signature of Adnan Januzaj, who is now a free agent
  • The 27-year old left Real Sociedad after his contract expired, and a number of clubs are monitoring his situation
  • Januzaj broke into the scene at Manchester United under David Moyes

West Ham United are reportedly keen on signing Adnan Januzaj from Real Sociedad.

The Hammers are keen on bolstering their squad to continue their competitive nature that saw them finish seventh in the league last season.

Januzaj, who is now 27, is set to leave the Spanish club this summer when his contract expires today (June 30).

Januzaj, Manchester United, Moyes
David Moyes of Manchester United watches from the touchline during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on January 19, 2014. Photo by John Peters.
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Despite spending years in the La Liga, his return of just five goals in 44 appearances for Los Txuri-Urdin made the club unwilling to retain his services.

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With the Belgian set to become a free agent. Spanish outlet Diario de Sevilla as per Sport Witness now reports that West Ham could be interested in taking up the midfielder’s services.

Januzaj is no stranger to English top flight football, having signed for Manchester United in 2011 aged 16.

It was Moyes who gave a young Januzaj his debut at United in 2013, and he went on to thrive under the Scot.

Things however changed when Moyes was sacked in 2014, and Januzaj was unable to retain a spot under new manager Louis Van Gaal.

But West Ham could face unlikely competition from Spain, with Real Betis also interested in Januzaj. Napoli have also been mentioned as one of the sides that could make a move on him.

On his personal preference, Januzaj, who is currently on international duty with Belgian, is in no rush to make a decision on his future.

Lingard also on West Ham’s radar

Another former United on West Ham’s radar is Jesse Lingard.

Lingard is also a free agent after being released by United at the end of the 2021/22 campaign.

The England international thrived in the second half of the 2020/21 season at WestHam, but United retained his services the following campaign.

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Rene Otinga is a sports journalist with over eight years of working experience in digital media. Rene's experience includes working as a Copywriter at X News Kenya and TUKO.co.ke.