West Ham Talks are now underway with a new striker Graham Potter As they look to resolve the striker crisis at the London Stadium, according to a new report.
West Ham chase forward
West Ham have shown improvement under Potter since he took over in east London, but are still searching for a new striker in the final days of the transfer window.
Mohamed Kudus was published as number 9 in the latest of them English Premier League Outing, a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa, confirming the lack of options available for the new manager.
Michail Antonio remains out indefinitely after a car accident, while Jarrod Bowen has a broken foot and is also unavailable. The summer of signing continued to be plagued by injury luck for Niklas Volkrug early this month too, with the German now set to miss the next three months with a hamstring injury that forced him off minutes away from the FA Cup defeat against Aston Villa.
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One player they were Strongly linked with Brighton striker Evan Fergusonwho knew Potter well and delivered his first appearance during his time on the south coast. It is believed he could be available on loan and several clubs are chasing his signature, but a previous relationship coupled with the opportunity of regular first-team football could give the Hammers the edge.
However, many strikers could arrive, given the current shortage of No. 9 position at the London Stadium. The club was also in talks to sign him Brian Prop From Ajax, while a move to striker RB Leipzig is out of the rubbish Another Silva On loan, it was put forward for the remainder of the campaign.
Now, a new name has entered the fray, as the Hammers look beyond the final week of the transfer window.
West Ham in talks for more than 10 striker goals
This is according to a new report from French outlet L'Equipe (via West Ham Zone), who are reporting on this West Ham are in talks to sign.
The 23-year-old striker has found the net nine times in Ligue 1 so far this season, as well as netting in the Europa League, and is considered a top prospect in France.
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The report claims West Ham are “in talks with entourages” to speculate on a potential move, with Nice valuing their striker at £25m, a fee that would be the second highest ever sold behind Jean-Michel Seri.
However, it is a deal that has been earmarked for the summer rather than the coming days, with Les Aiglons enjoying a good season and expected to remain there this winter.
“I am in Nice. The season is continuing and we have goals. I am completely focused on my club and the goals that lie ahead,” The versatile striker said in a recent interview.
There is also believed to be interest from Germany in the talent, but West Ham could be at the head of the queue where things stand after talks.