West Ham United could sign a new “top striker” for just £17m this summer, according to a new update from Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg.
West Ham moving for more attackers after Guilherme
The Hammers made their first move of the window earlier this month, with Luis Guilherme officially becoming the first signing under new manager Julen Lopetegui, signing from Palmeiras in a deal thought to be worth more than £25m.
West Ham aren’t planning on stopping there, though with bids made for former Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, now at Galatasaray, and Colombian forward Jhon Arias who is at Fluminense.
Talks have also been held for Jonathan David at Lille, with HITC reporting last week that a deal could be worth up to £30m, with Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham also having discussions over a transfer. Now, this has been backed up by reliable reporter Plettenberg, although the price could be much lower.
Jonathan David to West Ham latest
According to Plettenberg, a move to the Premier League for David, who he labelled a “top striker”, is the most likely at this stage and West Ham have “gathered information” over a deal.
Chelsea are also named by the Sky Sports reporter, who added that a fee could be as low as €20m (£17m), with David having just 12 months remaining on his contract.
The Canada international, who is currently away with his country at the Copa America, has been with Lille since 2020, but it looks as if a move away is on the cards over the coming months.
