West Ham United are considering a summer move for a prolific striker who has netted 19 goals this season, with reports suggesting they may trigger his £44 million release clause.
West Ham’s Striker Hunt
Manager Graham Potter has made Jonathan David his top target for the upcoming transfer window.
However, signing the Canadian forward could be challenging due to intense competition from several top European clubs. Given this, West Ham may need to explore alternative options.
One such alternative is AS Roma’s Tammy Abraham.
The club has reportedly made contact regarding a potential move, and the English striker is said to be open to returning to the Premier League.
West Ham is also competing with Arsenal and Liverpool for Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike, who has been in outstanding form since moving to the Bundesliga.
This underlines how critical securing a new striker is for Potter, given the number of high-profile forwards linked with the London Stadium.
Now, another name has emerged as a target. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, West Ham is monitoring Fiorentina striker Moise Kean, who has a £44 million (€52m) release clause in his contract.
However, competition for Kean’s signature is fierce. Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, and Arsenal have all been linked with the Italian forward, adding further uncertainty to West Ham’s pursuit.
Moise Kean’s Resurgence
Despite speculation about his future, Kean remains focused on rediscovering his goal-scoring touch, having not scored in Serie A since early February.
Still, his overall performances
