West Ham signing Ligue 1 star now ‘a potential deal’ at London Stadium

David Moyes is still looking to iron out his issues in the centre-forward berth

West Ham United could look to snare the services of Paris Saint-Germain youngster Hugo Ekitike before the transfer deadline, though journalist Paul Brown has made a damning claim about David Moyes’ reported interest, while speaking to GIVEMESPORT.

Finding a reliable centre-forward to lead the line will be the final task to complete for Moyes and his entourage as they look to tie up a positive summer window.

West Ham United transfer news – Hugo Ekitike
James Ward-Prowse and Edson Alvarez have been brought in to alleviate the loss of Declan Rice, who made the £105m switch to Arsenal earlier in the window. Mohammed Kudus has also enriched their ranks and will provide a versatility in midfield, while also being a viable option anywhere across the front line.

Still, Gianluca Scamacca’s move to Atalanta has left a gaping hole at the top of the pitch for the club, and it hasn’t – as things stand – been resolved. Despite Tim Steidten working tirelessly behind the scenes, a deal for Yuri Alberto, who plays for Brazilian side Corinthians, unfortunately fell through, though Ekitike, alongside Sevilla’s Youssef En-Nesyri, still remain on the club’s radar, per MailOnline.

According to reports, the east London-based club are willing to pay the £34m that hanging over the 21-year-old’s head but his Ligue 1 employers have ‘blocked’ a deal from coming to fruition.

Fellow Premier League side Everton were previously looking to pounce on PSG’s willingness to sell the Frenchman and journalist Ben Jacobs had even told GIVEMESPORT that they had held ‘initial talks’ over a potential switch. Now, with Everton firmly out of the picture, Bridge has given GIVEMESPORT the latest update on West Ham’s interest.