The report says West Ham have approached Leicester over Fatawu, while the London club are also among those competing for Musaba. Fatawu appears to be the more productive option: the 22-year-old has reportedly scored 16 goals and provided 23 assists in 100 Leicester appearances since joining from Sporting Lisbon.
His availability is also central to the speculation. Leicester’s relegation to League One is expected to increase the likelihood of a departure, with the report suggesting the club could seek as much as £20m. Sunderland and Everton are also reportedly interested.
Musaba offers a different market profile. The 25-year-old recorded 12 goals and 11 assists in 80 appearances for Sheffield Wednesday before moving through Samsunspor to Fenerbahce. The report credits him with two goals and six assists in 23 appearances for the Turkish side and suggests he could be available for about £6m. Hull City and Wolves have also been linked.
The two West Ham targets fit the same tactical requirement but carry different levels of proven output and reported cost. Fatawu’s 39 goal contributions in 100 games point to a stronger recent production record, while Musaba’s estimated £6m valuation could offer a lower-cost route to adding depth on the flank.
The Esteve situation reflects a separate but related market trend. The report says Leipzig view the 24-year-old as a possible replacement for Castello Lukeba if the latter leaves. Esteve made 34 Premier League appearances for Burnley in 2025-26 and has reached 100 appearances for the club in all competitions.
West Ham’s next move will indicate whether Fatawu or Musaba is the priority. Leicester’s valuation and competition from Sunderland and Everton could shape the Fatawu negotiations, while Musaba’s reported lower price may make that pursuit easier to advance.
For Leipzig, the reported £20.7m offer could begin formal discussions, but no move has been confirmed. The key variable is whether Esteve becomes available after Burnley’s relegation and whether Lukeba’s position changes the German club’s urgency.