West Ham have today been linked with a move for Slovenian striker Žan Vipotnik according to a report from [The Swansea Independent](https://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/swanseacity/news/66317/vipotnik-west-ham-looking-to-get-an-early-start-on-top-swansea-striker).
The 24-year-old Swansea frontman was one of the standout strikers in the Championship last season, scoring 24 goals and attracting interest from the Hammers as well as clubs in Portugal.
The 6ft 1in forward operates very much as a traditional target man and Swansea are believed to value him at around the £15 million mark.
Swansea Striker Took Championship By Storm
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Highly regarded at Swansea, Vipotnik is very much a fox-in-the-box style finisher, although he’s also produced more than a few spectacular goals along the way.
After an initial settling-in season in Wales, the striker really exploded during the last campaign and quickly established himself as one of the Championship’s most dangerous number nines.
There appears to be very little appetite from Swansea supporters or management to lose him this summer.
However, it is believed the club’s American owners could potentially be persuaded into a sale if bids reach somewhere around the £15 million valuation.
West Ham Need Striker Reinforcements
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West Ham will certainly be looking to recruit at least one new striker following confirmation that [Callum Wilson](https://www.claretandhugh.info/west-ham-relegation-exodus-begins-as-striker-packs-his-bags/) will not be extending his stay at the London Stadium.