Premier League Teams Interested In RSL’s Jefferson Savarino
Jun 17, 2019, 5:13 PM
Jefferson Savarino #10 of the Venezuela men's national team controls the ball in the first half of the game against the USA men's national team at Nippert Stadium on June 09, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
(Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
SANDY, Utah – According to Sky Sports, English Premier League teams West Ham United and Newcastle United have mutual interest in Real Salt Lake winger Jefferson Savarino, 22.
The young Venezuelan, who is currently in the midst of his third MLS season, has scored ten goals from 43 appearances since his arrival in 2017.
Sky Sports claims that he is available for seven and a half million dollars.
On June 3, 2017, Savarino debuted for the Venezuelan National Team during their 1-1 draw against the USMNT at Rio Tinto Stadium, despite being only 20 years old. He has been a mainstay ever since. Savarino is currently with the Venezuelan National Team competing in the 2019 Copa America Tournament.
It will be a big day for Savarino on Tuesday, June 18th as both West Ham and Newcastle are expected to be in attendance and watching his every move as Venezuela takes on Copa America hosts and soccer powerhouse Brazil. Kick off is expected for 6:30 p.m.
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According to Sky Sports, #RSL Venezuelan attacker Jefferson Savarino is receiving heavy interest from West Ham and Newcastle United in the Premier League.
The report suggests he would be available for $7 million. #MLS 🇻🇪 pic.twitter.com/VeFU8Fn6ZT
— MLS Buzz (@MLS_Buzz) June 17, 2019
