West Ham United Chiefs are in internal talks over signing a £25m striker following his excellent 31-goal season, with manager Tim Stadeten in the market for a new striker next month.
West Ham are targeting a new striker in January
The Hammers have had bad luck with two first-choice strikers this season.
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Niklas Volkrug is still struggling to regain full fitness after being sidelined with an Achilles injury since early September, but he finally came off the target for West Ham during their 3-1 defeat at Leicester City last week.
The Germany international has not started since returning from injury for the manager Julen Lopetegui Opting to use Jarrod Bowen in a makeshift striker role against Wolves on Monday.
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West Ham's last eight games in all competitions |
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match |
date |
They will oppose |
a race |
a result |
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No. 17 |
09/12/2024 |
wolves (h) |
Premier League |
Win 2-1 |
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No. 16 |
03/12/2024 |
Leicester City (away) |
Premier League |
Loss 3-1 |
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No. 15 |
11/30/2024 |
Arsenal (h) |
Premier League |
Losing 5-2 |
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#14 |
11/26/2024 |
Newcastle United (away) |
Premier League |
2-0 win |
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No. 13 |
09/11/2024 |
Everton (home) |
Premier League |
Draw 0-0 |
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No. 12 |
02/11/2024 |
Nottingham Forest (A) |
Premier League |
Loss 3-0 |
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No. 11 |
10/27/2024 |
Man United (home) |
Premier League |
Win 2-1 |
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#10 |
10/19/2024 |
Tottenham (A) |
Premier League |
Loss 4-1 |
It may only be a matter of time before Volkrug is given the nod from the start for West Ham, but the same cannot be said for Michail Antonio, who was unfortunately involved in a horrific car accident over the weekend.
The Jamaican international underwent surgery on a broken leg and is now set to begin extensive rehabilitation, which will keep him out of action for at least a year (The Guardian). Bowen and Tomas Soucek both dedicated their goals against Wolves to Antonio, who will support his side from the sidelines.
As for potential replacements for Volkrug and Antonio, there is belief Stetten personally wants Mainz striker Jonathan Burkhardt at West Hamwith The Boot Room now sharing that Corinthians sensation Yuri Alberto is still on their radar.
West Ham are internally discussing a deal for Yuri Alberto
The Brazilian has been on West Ham's radar for some time, along with the Corinthians boss Duilio Montero Alves Confirming that he rejected an offer from them last year in an interview with UOL.
Alves said in 2023: “I had an offer from West Ham for 16 million euros, and we didn't do it (the deal).”
However, Elvis' rejection of the Irons did not deter them, TBR wrote Alberto is one of the strikers being discussed by West Ham As a potential signing.
He is clearly a long-term target for the club, made even more attractive by his impressive tally of 31 goals in all competitions during the final 2024 season in Brazil.
Other reports indicate this It could cost Alberto around £25m to prize him away from Corinthianswhich is a far cry from West Ham's £13m offer last year, so Sullivan and co may have to prepare to invest nearly double their original offer.
