SEVEN GOALS IN JUST 16 GAMES?! This Lethal Striker is Now NUNO’S ABSOLUTE NO.1 MOST WANTED TARGET – West Ham Ready to SPLASH INSANE CASH to Steal Him!
With informal enquiries and agent negotiations already well underway ahead of the January transfer window, West Ham United’s recruitment department are said to be casting a wide net in their search for attacking reinforcements.
Reports suggest Nuno Espírito Santo has identified a shortlist of between ten and fifteen forwards as he looks to address the club’s growing goalscoring concerns.
Unlike the tentative manoeuvring seen twelve months ago, there is now a clear sense of urgency around the London Stadium.
The harsh reality of spending Christmas entrenched in the relegation zone has sharpened minds in the boardroom, with fears mounting over the financial and reputational impact relegation to the Championship would bring.
As a result, the club appear far more willing to sanction spending on a recognised frontman to help arrest their slide.
Fresh reporting from nytimes.com/The Athletic has added further momentum to the speculation, suggesting West Ham could once again turn to the Czech market.
The Hammers have enjoyed notable success there in recent years, most recently with the capture of impressive defender El Hadji Malick Diouf last summer, following earlier deals for Tomas Soucek and Vladimir Coufal.
Journalist Roshane Thomas has now revealed another potential target, claiming West Ham are actively monitoring Slavia Prague striker Mojmir Chytil.
The 26-year-old Czech international has scored seven goals in 16 league appearances this season and fits the profile of a traditional Premier League centre forward.
Standing at 6ft 2in, Chytil offers physical presence, aerial ability and a focal point up front.
Crucially, he could be available for a relatively modest fee, making him an attractive option for David Sullivan and the club’s recruitment team.
When combined with possible additions such as Traoré and Charlie Cresswell, the trio may not guarantee survival on their own, but they could provide West Ham with renewed belief and a fighting chance of preserving their Premier League status.
