According to a new update from Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, West Ham United could sign a new ‘top striker’ for just £17 million this summer.
West Ham are looking for more strikers after Guilherme The Hammers made their first move earlier this month, with Luis Guilherme officially becoming the first signing under new coach Julen Lopetegui, signing from Palmeiras in a deal believed to be worth more than £25 million.
Technical director Tim Steidten pushed for the transfer and is delighted to have secured the services of the Brazilian teenager, saying: “We are really delighted that Luis Guilherme is now a player for West Ham United.
He was a very exciting young talent that we had been following for some time, and when we knew he was available, Julen and I were determined to bring him to London.
For his part, Guilherme said: “I am delighted to sign for West Ham United, a club that has believed in my work.
I also want to thank everyone at West Ham, especially Tim and his team for coming to Brazil and not only talking to me but also my family.
“They presented the project and my family and I appreciated it.
So I’m delighted to have signed for this Club and I hope to be able to contribute as much as possible.
If all goes well, we will have a great journey ahead.
West Ham does not intend to stop there, with offers to recruit former Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, currently playing for Galatasaray, and Colombian striker Jhon Arias, who plays for 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 holding talks transfer negotiations.
Today this has been confirmed by reliable journalist Plettenberg, although the price could be much lower.
Jonathan David to West Ham at latest According to Plettenberg, a Premier League move for David, who he calls “the best striker”, is very likely at this stage and West Ham have “taken gather information” about a deal.
Chelsea were also named by the Sky Sports journalist, who added that the fee could be as low as €20m (£17m), with David only having 12 months left on his contract.
The Canada international, who is currently with his country at the Copa America, has been with Lille since 2020, but it appears a move is being considered in the coming months.
If a move to the London Stadium comes to fruition, David could immediately become first choice under Lopetegui leading the attack, with Michail Antonio and Danny Ings the only senior centre-back options different for Irons in this moment.
The Hammers only scored a total of eight goals last season, compared to David’s 26 goals and nine assists in 47 appearances.
