West Ham could sign a new striker in January. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
West Ham are set to add to Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad in January as they look to avoid a Premier League relegation battle. One area that could be addressed is at striker, where the Londoners have struggled in recent years.
Nuno has Niclas Fullkrug and Callum Wilson as his number nines for the first half of the season, but there is every chance he will see someone else in January if neither player is able to return to form in the coming months. And at least one objective for the reopening of the transfer window has now been identified.
West Ham considering January move for Joshua Zirkzee
According to Football Insider, Pete O’Rourke has confirmed that West Ham are interested in Zirkzee, and they could make a move for him when the transfer window reopens in January.
“If there is the green light for Zirkzee to leave Man United in January, I’m sure a lot of clubs will be interested. Obviously the player himself is frustrated with his lack of opportunities this season and he could push to leave in January if those minutes don’t improve. There has always been interest from Italy, such as Juventus and Como, due to the success he had in Serie A before his move to Man United.
“West Ham, I think it’s pretty obvious that they need a striker because that’s been a problematic position for them in recent years. Michael Antonio left when his contract expired, and neither Fullkrug nor Wilson have landed that number nine spot in the West Ham side.
“So I think if West Ham are still in relegation trouble in January, I think bringing in a new striker will be key to their hopes of staying. I’m sure there would be a number of clubs who would be interested in him if Manchester United reluctantly let him leave in January.”
Zirkzee has only made four appearances for Man United this season, all as a substitute. He is already thinking about his life away from Old Trafford, and if he is looking to stay in the Premier League, West Ham could be the ideal move for him.
