“Blockbuster Offer! West Ham Could Land Lightning-Fast Striker Perfect for Nuno’s Dream Attack — Insider Drops Huge Transfer Bombshell!”

West Ham United are prioritising the signing of a new striker in January as injuries continue to expose their lack of depth up front.

Niclas Füllkrug, who has struggled with fitness since joining the club, has suffered a torn muscle bundle in his thigh, ruling him out for several weeks.

The 32-year-old missed 28 matches last season for both club and country, underlining concerns that he cannot be relied upon as a consistent frontman in Nuno Espírito Santo’s setup.

With Füllkrug sidelined, Nuno’s options are limited to two forwards — Callum Marshall and Callum Wilson.

Marshall, a promising young striker, brings energy and potential but is untested at Premier League level.

While fans are eager to see him feature more, relying on an inexperienced player during a relegation battle could prove risky.

Wilson, meanwhile, offers proven Premier League quality but remains plagued by recurring injuries, making his long-term reliability questionable.

Jarrod Bowen could be deployed as a makeshift striker, but it is clear West Ham need fresh attacking reinforcement.

Despite being offered Emmanuel Dennis on a free transfer, the club reportedly turned him down as they search for a more suitable fit.

One name linked is Ivan Toney, with reports suggesting West Ham explored a potential loan deal for the Al-Ahli striker.

However, according to insider sources at Claret & Hugh, the Hammers have ruled out a move for Toney, citing his lack of pace and suitability for their tactical needs.

West Ham are instead pursuing a “quick, mobile striker” capable of playing across the front line, unlike Toney’s traditional number nine profile.

A “mystery” striker has already been offered to the club on a loan-to-buy deal, and speculation suggests it could be Juventus forward Dušan Vlahović.

The Serbian, who has consistently hit double figures in Serie A, would be a marquee addition — though his substantial wages may prove a major obstacle.