West Ham United being in the hunt for a striker this summer is no secret and sporting director Mark Noble is continuing to spearhead talks over the potential arrival of an exciting talent, per a report.
West Ham United's desperate hunt for a striker
Unfortunately, Michael Antonio and Niclas Fullkrug's bad luck with injuries has left the Hammers short in attack this campaign, leading the likes of Mohammed Kudus, Jarrod Bowen and even Lucas Paqueta to feature as auxiliary strikers.
Danny Ings has featured from the bench at times while Evan Ferguson has offered further support, but nobody has really grasped the nettle for West Ham in their time of need.
Graham Potter will appreciate that his team has performed well enough to avoid Premier League Relegation seems unlikely unless there’s an utter catastrophe. Nonetheless, the necessity for a fresh attacker in the attacking lineup is as crucial as ever at the London Stadium.
Exploring rumoured names, Jonathan David from Lille is reportedly at the top of West Ham's list of targets. Despite being available on a free transfer, Arsenal and Barcelona are vying for his signature. However, the ex-Chelsea manager aims to expedite the transfer process.
Emanuel Emegha from Strasbourg is also catching the eye of West Ham. There are whispers that multiple attackers might align with the Potter movement due to their dissatisfaction when facing the goal.
In the 2024/25 season of the top flight, only five teams conceded fewer goals than West Ham, indicating that acquiring resources both short-term and long-term will be crucial to avoid repeating their past tendency towards wastefulness in scoring opportunities moving forward.
Noble might already sense that he is undergoing tests to spot possible backup options, and he could soon find fortune in chasing after a promising young striker.
West Ham keep negotiations going for Celtic striker Daniel Cummings.
Per Claret and Hugh, West Ham remain in talks to sign Celtic forward Daniel Cummings , whose contract expires at the end of the season. West Ham initially attempted to lure him away from the Glasgow clubs in January and are continuing their efforts to secure his services.
It’s claimed that Noble is a key element in ongoing talks, with the West Ham team conscious of the fact that the Scotland under-21 star desires assurances that they will have a significant role in the starting lineup for next season.
Labelled as "spectacular" by Darren O'Dea, who serves as the professional player pathway manager for Celtic B, , he is an individual whom the Bhoys have attempted unsuccessfully to secure for multiple months now, even though they saw him play during their Champions League loss at Aston Villa in the group stage.
The Hoops are considering Dundee United's Owen Stirton as a possible replacement. , suggesting they are now preparing backup strategies in case the promising talent leaves for better pay across the border.
West Ham are well-placed to capitalize on his availability, but discussions have not yet been finalized, indicating that more negotiations remain necessary on this matter.
