Sources: West Ham actively working on a deal to sign a striker.
West Ham have prioritized signing another forward and are actively working on a deal behind the scenes, sources revealed to Football Insider.
On the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke discussed West Ham’s pursuit of more attacking options for manager Julen Lopetegui.
With Michail Antonio and Danny Ings both out of contract in 2025, the club faces the possibility of losing the duo for free next summer.
This situation has created a pressing need for the Irons to address their striking options and maintain attacking quality for the future.
While Jarrod Bowen is capable of playing as a number nine and has been a key figure for West Ham, the club recognizes the need for reinforcements.
Bowen, now the team captain, could take on additional responsibilities under Lopetegui, but that may not be enough.
West Ham has already faced setbacks in their search for new signings. They missed out on Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran, despite agreeing to a £90,000-a-week deal.
Additionally, the Hammers were linked to Tammy Abraham, but he opted to join AC Milan instead.
Although Lopetegui has enough attacking options for the current season, potential departures of Ings and Antonio could leave him with limited choices in the future.
In response, West Ham is also focusing on strengthening other areas of the squad.
Football Insider reports that after failing to sign John Egan, the club is pushing to secure a deal for former Liverpool defender Joel Matip, who is currently a free agent.
