West Ham has “come knocking” for the acquisition of a “very strong” striker.
A new forward is really one to watch at the London Stadium next month.
West Ham United are claimed to have “come knocking” for a “very strong” striker signing before the end of the season, and he might go for a low amount.
Preview: West Ham vs. Wolves
Following a 5-0 setback at the hands of Fulham last weekend, David Moyes’ team bounced back with a convincing win at home to Bundesliga side Freiburg in the Europa League on Thursday night. The result advances West Ham to the final 16 of the competition, avoiding the dreaded play-off, which is fantastic news for Moyes, who could not have asked for a better response.
The Irons now face Wolves in the Premier League on Sunday, a team that has fared brilliantly under Gary O’Neil thus far this season. On paper, West Ham have the better form, but their thrashing at Craven Cottage serves as a timely reminder not to ignore this weekend’s visitors to the London Stadium.
“I think Gary O’Neil has done a great job at Wolves so far,” Moyes remarked before of the game (via whufc.co.uk). “He did a great job at Bournemouth as well, and as a young coach, you need to be given an opportunity and time.” I think he’s doing a great job at Wolves right now.
“Wolves have always been a positive force. They’ve had good teams and leaders. Last season, they also had two very good and experienced managers. I believe Gary has calmed them down and gotten them to play well. Of course, there are differences, but they appear to be in good shape, and it will be another tough Premier League encounter. We have to go about our business, attempt to keep our fantastic home form going, and win again.”
West Ham is looking for a new striker in January.
Off the field, West Ham’s technical director Tim Steidten and the club’s board are planning how to best support Moyes when the transfer window reopens next month. The latest injury to Michail Antonio has highlighted serious depth issues in the striking position. As a result, West Ham are said to be looking for a new center-forward in January.
Serhou Guirassy of Stuttgart is likely the most in-form of the names mentioned. This season, the Guinea international has been in superb form, netting 16 goals in his 12 Bundesliga outings.
He’d arguably have more if it wasn’t for an injury he sustained earlier in the campaign, making him a pretty promising target where Moyes and West Ham are concerned. The African could also be available for a bargain fee of £15 million, the total of his release clause.
