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West Ham midfielder Edson Álvarez has become the centre of swirling social‑media speculation yesterday, with claims that an unnamed club has tabled a bid for the Mexican international. However, one of our trusted sources poured cold water on the ‘frenzy’ claim last night, confirming that while “there have been a few, no one has offered the right money,” the situation remains far from a genuine negotiation. on international duty – West Ham’s Edson Alvarez Nuno Espírito Santo is understood to be reluctant to sanction any exit, viewing Álvarez as a core part of his midfield structure heading into the new campaign. As a result, West Ham have placed a £20m–£22m valuation on the 26‑year‑old, a figure that has so far deterred potential suitors and underlined the club’s stance. Alvarez featured prominently in last week’s Carabao Cup victory over Portsmouth, playing valuable minutes as he continues building sharpness ahead of our Championship opener. He is expected to be involved again on Sunday when the Hammers travel to Turf Moor to face Burnley, a fixture that will offer an early glimpse into how Nuno intends to shape his side. For now, Álvarez remains a Hammer and unless someone meets the valuation, that isn’t changing anytime soon. But with the window still open, the club expect more enquiries for the Mexican international before deadline day.