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Mathias Kvistgaarden Set to Become West Ham’s First Signing of the Summer
West Ham are in urgent need of attacking reinforcements following a disappointing 14th-place finish in the Premier League, despite significant investment during the previous summer transfer window.
Graham Potter’s side managed just 46 goals in the league this season, with Jarrod Bowen the only player to score more than 10.
That lack of firepower has prompted the Hammers to enter the market for a new striker.
West Ham target Kvistgaarden move
The club is aware that bolstering the attack is a top priority for Potter’s project at the London Stadium.
According to a report from the Daily Mail (30 May), West Ham have joined the race to sign Brøndby striker Mathias Kvistgaarden, who netted 23 goals this season.
They are reportedly preparing a bid in an effort to outmaneuver Celtic and Eintracht Frankfurt for the Danish forward’s signature.
Brøndby are believed to be holding out for a fee in excess of £12 million for the 23-year-old, who appeared to bid farewell to fans recently, suggesting a move could be imminent.
Potter needs proper support at West Ham
Potter’s tenure in East London hasn’t started as planned. He’s struggled to reverse the poor form inherited from Julen Lopetegui, managing just five wins from his first 19 games in charge. Without improvements, pressure is bound to mount.
Several players brought in last summer — including Niclas Fullkrug, Crysencio Summerville, and Luis Guilherme — have underperformed, making it essential that this summer’s recruitment proves more effective.
Kvistgaarden fits the profile of the kind of forward Potter needs. Young, energetic, and technically sharp, the Dane could bring the spark West Ham currently lack.
His pressing, off-the-ball movement, and clinical finishing align well with Potter’s tactical philosophy.
While there are reasonable concerns over his lack of experience in English football and the lower standard of Denmark’s Superliga, Kvistgaarden’s potential and the relatively modest transfer fee make this a calculated risk worth taking.
Securing his services could represent a crucial first step in revamping West Ham’s attack and giving Potter the tools required to succeed.
If club chairman David Sullivan can finalise this deal, it would mark a promising start to the club’s summer business.
