EXCLUSIVE: West Ham want Solanke as truth behind Arsenal links revealed

Steve Kay

• Updated: 2 Jan 2024 17:25 GMT
• 4 min read

Exclusive

West Ham United are Dominic Solanke's keenest suitors, FootballTransfers has been told.

The Bournemouth striker has been on fire this season and this has attracted the attention of Premier League rivals keen to bolster their frontline. Sources have informed FootballTransfers that West Ham are at the front of the queue when it comes to Dominic Solanke.

David Moyes' Hammers have registered the most interest in signing him, we can reveal. As for Arsenal, who have also been credited with a supposed keenness to snap up the ex-Chelsea and Liverpool striker, we are told that there is nothing concrete to those rumours at this stage.

The 26-year-old is one of the Premier League's most in-form forwards at the moment and he has notched an impressive 12 goals in 19 league outings so far this term, finally fulfilling the potential he showed as a youngster.

It is true that Arsenal are in the market for a striker in January, but Solanke does not appear to be an option under serious consideration at the moment. FootballTransfers recently revealed that the Gunners had pulled out of the race to sign Victor Osimhen after he put pen to paper on a new Napoli contract.

January business

Arsenal continue to be linked with Ivan Toney, but we are told that the north London club will likely need to raise some funds before they can pursue a big-money deal. Eddie Nketiah is a candidate who could be 'sacrificed,' and despite recently rejecting an approach from Crystal Palace, Arsenal have left the door open for a second proposal.

On Monday, FootballTransfers revealed that winger target Pedro Neto has informed the Wolves hierarchy of his desire to remain with the club until the summer, casting doubt on a move to Arsenal in January.

As for West Ham, in addition to bolstering the forward line, David Moyes is also keen to add some steel to his defence and is targeting a move for Eric Dier after being snubbed by Man Utd's Harry Maguire in the summer.