West Ham’s pursuit of a striker has intensified as they search for the perfect addition to their attacking options. The Hammers are in negotiations with Sevilla’s Youssef En-Nesyri, as well as showing interest in PSG’s Hugo Ekitike and Ajax’s Mohammed Kudus.
With Michail Antonio, Danny Ings, and Divin Mubama the only recognized strikers in the squad, West Ham are desperate to add to their attacking options. The pursuit of a striker is set to continue until the transfer window closes.
Key Takeaways
– West Ham is actively pursuing Youssef En-Nesyri from Sevilla and negotiations are underway.
– The club is also interested in PSG’s Hugo Ekitike, but is reluctant to meet PSG’s asking price.
– West Ham is negotiating with Ajax’s Mohammed Kudus, but the two clubs are struggling to agree on a fee.
– The recent sale of Gianluca Scamacca has left West Ham with limited striker options and the need for a new striker is evident.
West Ham’s Interest in Youssef En-Nesyri
West Ham is actively negotiating with Sevilla to sign Youssef En-Nesyri, who scored 18 goals last season and played a key role in Morocco’s World Cup run.
The club had previously attempted to sign the striker in January but failed. Financial difficulties have prompted Sevilla to consider a sale, and West Ham is keen to take advantage of this opportunity.
En-Nesyri is seen as a promising addition to the team, and with Antonio linked with a move away, the club is in need of attacking depth.
The negotiations are ongoing, and it remains to be seen if West Ham can secure the signing before the transfer window closes.
West Ham’s Interest in Hugo Ekitike
PSG’s Hugo Ekitike is being eyed by multiple clubs, including West Ham, as the Hammers aim to bolster their attack. Ekitike is expected to leave PSG this month and West Ham have met with his entourage.
Everton, AC Milan, Lyon, and Eintracht Frankfurt are also interested in Ekitike. The asking price is high and West Ham is reluctant to meet it. Nonetheless, the London club remains intent on signing the versatile attacking player, who can play in midfield or on the wing.
The transfer window closes soon and West Ham will need to act quickly to secure the signing of Ekitike.
Negotiations With Ajax’s Mohammed Kudus
Negotiations between Ajax and West Ham over the potential signing of Mohammed Kudus are ongoing. Kudus can play either in midfield or on the wing, and the two clubs are struggling to agree on a fee.
It is expected that the negotiations will continue until the end of the transfer window, with Kudus remaining a target for the Hammers. Kudus is a versatile player who has impressed for Ajax since his arrival from FC Nordsjaelland in 2019. He is known for his dribbling ability and defensive work-rate and could be a great addition to West Ham’s squad.
The club is desperate for a striker, and Kudus could be the answer to their prayers. However, the financial terms of the deal must be agreed upon before any move can be completed.
West Ham’s Current Striker Options
Michail Antonio, Danny Ings, and Divin Mubama are the only recognized strikers in the West Ham squad. Antonio has been linked with a move away but has performed well in the first two Premier League games.
Ings, who arrived from Aston Villa in the summer, has been ineffective since his arrival. Manager David Moyes has also considered using Jarrod Bowen as a center-forward, due to the lack of strikers. Gianluca Scamacca, who was previously at the club, was sold to Atalanta, further reducing the squad’s depth in the striker position.
West Ham is in need of a striker despite the recent signings of Konstantinos Mavropanos from Stuttgart and other players. The club is now intensifying their pursuit for a striker, and negotiations with Youssef En-Nesyri and Mohammed Kudus are ongoing.
[News Reference: www.standard.co.uk]
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