West Ham United close in on Divock Origi transfer as news emerges

West Ham United are closing in on the signing of AC Milan striker Divock Origi with the Italian wanting to rid of his wages, according to Gazzetta Dello Sport.

According to the report (24 July, page 8), the Belgian striker could make a return to the Premier League with the Hammers closing in on a £8.6m transfer.

It is believed that the Serie A giants want to escape from his £3.4m wages after an unsettled and disappointing campaign since his move from Liverpool in the summer of 2022.

Tuttomercatoweb journalist Antonio Vitiello reported on May 21 that the Hammers had made enquiries for the 28-year-old and it seems as if they are closing on his transfer.

Starting chance needed

It’s fair to say Origi hasn’t had the best of times at the top level in England and Italy, playing bit-part roles for both Liverpool and AC Milan throughout his career.

Although Origi had his fair share of iconic moments during his time at Liverpool, he never managed to stamp down a position in the starting line-up and, whenever he was given a chance, never quite managed to take it..

The Belgian striker desperately needs a new lease of life elsewhere and given the fact that West Ham United may be resigned to losing both Michail Antonio and Gianluca Scamacca this summer, the East Londoners will certainly be on the prowl for a new striker.

Certainly, Origi has struggled to cut it at both Milan and Liverpool but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t finally deserve starting opportunities elsewhere, and the Irons may prove the ideal club to provide it.

Origi is a striker who creates things out of nothing with his underrated technical ability, power, and speed and does know where the back of the goal is, he just needs a club to take a chance on him.

Step forward West Ham United?