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Claret & Hugh has this evening confirmed that West Ham are indeed in the hunt for striker Lucas Stassin.
The Hammers were first linked with the £15m-rated Saint-Étienne forward yesterday, and now sources close to the deal have confirmed that the Hammers have been in direct contact with the French club.
The 20-year-old Belgian striker was one of the standout performer in what proved to be an awful season for Saint-Étienne, who were relegated back to Ligue 2.
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A reliable source in France has confirmed to Claret & Hugh that contact has been made, a fact also echoed by the player’s agent.
“He [Stassin] is the most likely of all the names I’ve seen. Most of the links are complete nonsense — everyone knows West Ham need to sell,” said a transfer source familiar with multiple West Ham deals.
The Stassin rumours are also gaining traction in the French press, further indicating that West Ham’s interest is genuine and progressing.
While the striker is not yet considered a superstar, he’s a highly regarded prospect — and his potential arrival would give Irons fans an early glimpse into the type of player being targeted by Graham Potter and Head of Recruitment Kyle Macaulay this summer.