West Ham are in the market for a top-class centre-forward.
That’s the latest from a top insider at the London Stadium who spoke to C&H early this evening.
We went right to the top at West Ham in an attempt to uncover the club’s January transfer plans. As we reported earlier, we were informed that the club had received no bids for Mohammed Kudus and his price would be £100m.
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It was later explained to us that any potential transfer funds would be put towards recruiting a top-class striker. “We could do with a top-class centre-forward and need to raise funds,” was the message from the very top of the club.
Where this situation leaves Niclas Füllkrug is anyone’s guess, but as I’ve maintained for quite some time, I’d be amazed if the £27m German striker is still here next season.
The injury to Michail Antonio has hastened the club’s need for a reliable striker, and it is highly unusual for West Ham to be so frank about their transfer window plans. However, it has been made clear to us that “anything is possible” in the upcoming window as the club looks to bring more balance to the squad.