West Ham United are interested in signing the “dexterous” 24-goal striker during the 2024/25 season, according to Fabrizio Romano.
West Ham are looking for a new striker in January
Graham Potter picked up his first win as West Ham boss on Tuesday night, with the Irons beating Fulham 3-2 at the London Stadium.
The Hammers went into the game without a familiar centre-forward, with Mohammed Kudus, Carlos Soler, Tomas Soucek and Lucas Paquet making up the front four.
Soler, Soucek and Paqueta are among the scorers, and West Ham are currently without Niclas Fullkrug, Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio. Fullkrug was the last striker to get injured, with Potter describes the German’s latest failure as “significant”.
“It is fair to say that it is significant. When a player pulls out like that, you know something pretty serious has happened. It’s still early in terms of a full diagnosis, but still significant, and a few weeks. A few weeks probably leads to months, yes.”
When asked if Fullkrug’s injury will result West Ham bring in a new striker before the deadline, Potter said there was “a logical reason to do something”.
“I wouldn’t say [it is] imperative. Obviously, in the situation with Mica, there is certainly a logical reason to do something. But it’s not quite that simple. I wouldn’t want to make the wrong decision or do anything about it in this window.”
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A number of strikers have been linked with moves to the London Stadium in recent days, including Marcus Rashford from Manchester United.
Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest is second in consideration, while West Ham recently rejected a bid for Aston Villa striker Jhon Duranand they are is planning a January loan move for Marseille striker Elye Wahi.
The club also appear to be looking to the future and have been linked with a rising gem who has scored with ease in 2024/25.
West Ham interested in Celtic striker Daniel Cummings
According to Roman, West Ham want to sign Celtic striker Daniel Cummings, who is out of contract with the Hoops this year. However, the Hammers are not the only side interested in Cummings, Romano has also named Brighton & Hove Albion.
The 18-year-old appears to be a star in the making with 24 goals in 24 games for Celtic at youth level and has previously attracted interest Burnley, Fulham, Ipswich Town, Sunderland and Wolves.
Cummings, whom he called “skilled” and “resilient.” Young teamcan also cost only 250,000 pounds in cross-border compensation, and by all accounts, a move to the London Stadium is one to watch out for in 2025.
