EXCLUSIVE: West Ham target three options for striker position

Jacque Talbot

Updated: 30 Aug 2023 11:21 BST
3 min read

West Ham's pursuit of new attacking options has intensified and the club are focusing on bringing in Paris Saint-Germain striker Hugo Ekitike, Flamengo's Pedro, or Corinthians' Yuri Alberto, FootballTransfers has learned.

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FootballTransfers previously reported that Ekitike was informed by sporting advisor Luis Campos that PSG are looking to sell him, with a meeting taking place alongside Luis Enrique, who was more open to keeping the Frenchman.

The club’s technical director, Tim Steidten, is trying to seal a deal for Alberto, but FootballTransfers understands that Ekitike is a serious target for the Hammers as well. We also understand that West Ham are in direct contact with Flamengo over a move for their striker Pedro.

Ekitike is being offered to Premier League clubs by his representatives but PSG are hoping to use the 21-year-old as a makeweight in their pursuit of Randal Kolo Mauni of Frankfurt.

So far, the former Reims player has opposed any chance of joining the German club and has hopes of a move to England, with Everton and Crystal Palace also holding talks over a possible move.

PSG are open to a loan and a permanent deal for Ekitike - with the Ligue 1 champions wanting around £27m.

© ProShots - Ekitike is a serious contender

West Ham's current strikeforce

Michail Antonio has attracted interest from the Saudi Pro League, and it’s not clear whether he will move on.

Danny Ings has been linked with a move to Everton, but we are told that the former Liverpool striker wishes to stay and fight for his place at the London Stadium.

Gianluca Scamacca joined Atalanta this window and the club are on the lookout for another attacker.