Here’s our latest West Ham transfer update.
Last week we reported on the Hammers’ links to five players, including Boulaye Dia, Anthony Lozano and Gonzalo Montiel
Here’s today’s news and gossip from the West Ham camp.
West Ham transfer update – potential signings
West Ham boss David Moyes has insisted the club have already made offers for “four or five” players during this transfer window, talking to Sports Report.
The Scot reiterated the Hammers’ priority is a new striker and suggested a short-term loan could work, as long as it fits the club’s model.
Moyes declined to name the players West Ham have made bids for.
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Here are eight attacking targets West Ham are being linked with at the moment.
Alassane Plea
French striker Alassane Plea has emerged as a target for West Ham, according to the Mirror.
The Borussia Monchengladbach striker has a decent attacking return for the Bundesliga outfit – 32 goals and 20 assists from 86 games in all competitions.
Plea has hit double figures for league goals in his past four seasons and has five goals and four assists in this season’s Champions League.
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Youssef En-Nesyri
Sevilla have rejected a reported £20 million bid from West Ham for Youssef En-Nesyri, according to the Athletic.
The Irons have been monitoring the Moroccan striker since 2019, according to the Daily Mail, and have reignited their interest following the departure of Haller.
En-Nesyri is a terrific link-up player who can lead the line and win headers.
He helped the Spanish side win the Europa League last season and has scored 12 goals in 25 appearances this campaign.
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Morgan Sanson
The Irons are interested in signing Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson, according to the Sun.
West Ham are said to be considering a swap deal involving Manuel Lanzini.
Sanson, 26, has reportedly rejected one approach from the Hammers already. He has two goals and three assists in 11 Ligue 1 appearances this term.
West Ham face competition from Newcastle United, who are said to be considering a move for the player in the summer.
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Gaetan Laborde
West Ham are weighing up a £16 million bid for Montpellier striker Gaetan Laborde, according to the Telegraph.
The French club are reportedly prepared to sell the forward, who has six goals and six assists in 20 league appearances this campaign.
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Boulaye Dia
West Ham remain keen on Reims striker Boulaye Dia and are waiting to hear back from the French side after making an offer, according to Sport.Fr.
The Premier League side have reportedly made a bid in the region of £8.9 million plus add-ons for the Senegal international, who has been rated at £13.3 million in this window.
Dia has 12 goals in 18 league appearances this term.
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Ismaila Sarr
The Athletic reports the Hammers are interested in Watford’s Ismaila Sarr.
The Senegalese winger has attracted several suitors in the English top flight but would cost a reported £50 million.
That would break the record West Ham paid for Haller (£45 million), although they sold the striker to Ajax for less than half that amount (£20.25 million).
Sarr is a quality player and has four goals and five assists in his 19 Championship appearances this term.
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Olivier Giroud
Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio claims Chelsea value reported West Ham target Olivier Giroud at only £4.4 million.
Eurosport had claimed the Frenchman was being lined up as a successor to Haller at West Ham.
Giroud is out of contract in the summer and could leave Stamford Bridge for free. That situation could pave the way for the Hammers to land the proven Premier League striker for a cut-price fee this month.
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West Ham transfer update – possible departure
Felipe Anderson has been linked with a loan move to United Arab Emirates side Al Ain, according to FootMercato.
The West Ham midfielder is currently on loan at Porto but has struggled to cement a regular starting place at the Portuguese champions.
UAE sides are renowned for offering astronomical sums for players but FootMercato says Al Ain want a free loan for Anderson.
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Ones who got away
Arkadiusz Milik
Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik has agreed a £7 million move to Marseille a week after West Ham saw a bid rejected by the Italian club, as reported by RMC Sport.
West Ham were ready to increase their £6 million bid for Poland international Milik, according to Onet.
However, this looks like one striker move that has failed to hit the back of the net.
Kai Wagner
MLSSoccer reports West Ham target Kai Wagner has extended his contract at Philadelphia Union for an extra year with the option of a further year after that.
In November, German outlet Kicker reported Wagner was attracting interest from West Ham and Fulham.
Yet the latest update suggests the Hammers will have to wait until December 2022 to land the defender.
Choco Lozano
Cadiz striker Antony ‘Choco’ Lozano wants to stay in La Liga for “many years” despite interest from West Ham, speaking to the club’s YouTube channel.
Lozano said: “I have done very well here. We have had good results. We succeeded and now we are in the Primera, enjoying ourselves.
“I also have the dream of staying in the first division for many years. I want to fight for that dream with Cadiz.”
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