west ham united Chiefs are in internal talks to sign the standout striker, who has scored 31 goals in the season, in a deal worth £25m, with technical director Tim Steidten reportedly in the market next month Looking for a new center forward.
West Ham United eyeing new striker in January
The Hammers’ two first-choice forwards have been met with real bad luck this season.
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Niklas Falkrug has been sidelined since early September with an Achilles injury and is still working his way back to full action, but he finally made his debut in West Ham’s 3-1 loss to Leicester City last week. The team scored.
However, the Germany international has yet to start a start with the head coach since returning from injury. Julen Lopetegui Electing to use Jarrod Bowen at makeshift center for Monday’s game against the Wolves.
West Ham United’s last eight games in all competitions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
match | date | they will object | competition | result |
#17 | September 12, 2024 | Wolves (home) | Premier League | 2-1 win |
#16 | March 12, 2024 | Leicester City(guest) | Premier League | 3-1 loss |
#15 | November 30, 2024 | Arsenal (home) | Premier League | 5-2 loss |
#14 | November 26, 2024 | Newcastle United (away) | Premier League | 2-0 win |
#13 | September 11, 2024 | Everton (home) | Premier League | 0-0 draw |
#12 | February 11, 2024 | Nottingham Forest (guest) | Premier League | Lost 0-3 |
#11 | October 27, 2024 | Manchester United (home) | Premier League | 2-1 win |
#10 | October 19, 2024 | Tottenham Hotspur (away) | Premier League | Lost 4-1 |
It might be just a matter of time before Fulkrug gets the nod from West Ham from the start, but that’s not the case for Mikael Antonio, who unfortunately suffered a horrific car accident at the weekend.
The Jamaica international has undergone surgery on a broken leg and is now set to begin extensive rehabilitation that will keep him out of action for at least a year (The Guardian). Both Bowen and Tomas Soucek dedicated their goals against Wolves to Antonio, who will be supporting his team from the sidelines.
In terms of potential replacements for Fullkrug and Antonio, it is believed Stadten personally hopes Mainz striker Jonathan Burkat joins West Ham UnitedThe Boot Room now share the Corinthians sensation that Youri Alberto remains on their radar.
West Ham United internally discussing Youri Alberto deal
The Brazilian has been on West Ham’s radar for some time, says Corinthians chief Durio Monteiro Alves He confirmed in an interview with UOL last year that he rejected their offer.
Alves said in 2023: “West Ham made me an offer of 16 million euros but we didn’t do it (the deal).”
However, Alves’ rejection of the Ironman didn’t stop them, as TBR writes Alberto is one of the strikers being discussed by West Ham United as a potential signing.
He is clearly a long-term target for the club and his impressive form of 31 goals in all competitions in Brazil’s latest 2024 campaign makes him even more attractive.
Other reports indicate Alberto could cost around £25m to move away from CorinthiansIt’s a far cry from the £13m West Ham offered last year, so Sullivan and co may have to be prepared to invest nearly double the money initially proposed.
