Overview

• Fabrizio Romano reports Álvarez is set to depart West Ham before the September 1 transfer deadline following diminished playing time under Graham Potter.
• Ajax remains the frontrunner after coach John Heitinga confirmed the midfielder would be welcome, though the Dutch side must navigate salary-cap limits and a loan structure with West Ham covering part of his more than $6 million annual wage.
• Borussia Dortmund, AS Monaco and unspecified Bundesliga clubs have also expressed interest, with Germany’s league CEO Peer Naubert publicly welcoming the prospect of Álvarez joining the Bundesliga.
• West Ham is seeking approximately €35 million for the 27-year-old midfielder, prompting budget-driven talks over structured loan deals rather than an outright sale.
• Observers warn a late-summer club switch could affect Álvarez’s adaptation and regular minutes, crucial for his role as Mexico’s captain ahead of the 2026 World Cup.