West Ham Eye Striker Reinforcements Amid Disappointing Campaign
West Ham United’s frustrating season is set to prompt significant squad changes under Graham Potter in the upcoming transfer window.
Hammers Seek Solution to Striker Struggles
Ask any West Ham fan about the team’s biggest issue this season, and most would point to the lack of a prolific centre-forward.
This deficiency has played a key role in their disappointing position of 16th in the Premier League table.
Michail Antonio’s season-ending injury has forced Potter to experiment with makeshift options in attack.
Lucas Paquetá and Jarrod Bowen have been deployed centrally, while Danny Ings has largely been used as an impact substitute.
Evan Ferguson has yet to score since arriving on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion, and Niclas Füllkrug’s recurring fitness issues have limited his influence at the London Stadium.
In response, West Ham have set their sights on Corinthians forward Yuri Alberto, hoping to secure his services for £21 million despite his hefty £83 million release clause.
Fiorentina’s Moise Kean is also being considered, reinforcing the club’s intent to bring in a proven striker to avoid another underwhelming season in 2025/26.
With several targets emerging, another exciting name has now entered West Ham’s radar following an impressive campaign in his homeland.
West Ham Show Interest in Dynamo Kyiv’s Vladyslav Vanat
According to TBR Football, West Ham are tracking Dynamo Kyiv striker Vladyslav Vanat, alongside several other Premier League clubs.
Brentford, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Fulham, and Championship promotion contenders Leeds United are also monitoring the 23-year-old.
Vanat has been in prolific form, scoring 16 goals and providing five assists in 34 appearances this season.
Labelled a “complete forward” by analyst Jacek Kulig, he has played a crucial role in Dynamo Kyiv’s title challenge, averaging a goal every 122 minutes and taking 1.6 shots per league match.
His performances have also earned him 10 senior international caps for Ukraine, further highlighting his potential.
While his price tag remains unclear, West Ham could certainly benefit from a natural goal scorer to lead their attack, which has struggled throughout the 2024/25 campaign.
Potter has a clear vision for reshaping the squad, but securing Vanat’s signature will require effort, especially with multiple clubs in the race.
The coming months will determine whether the Ukrainian forward becomes the solution to West Ham’s attacking woes.
