West Ham face a big problem if they are to sign RB Salzburg striker Roko Simic in January with Tottenham allegedly in the mix for the youngster’s signature.
Read also: Angelo Ogbonna thinks West Ham have two ‘fantastic’ players on their hands
According to The Sunday Mirror (October 17th, page 72), Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo is very keen to bring the talented teenage hitman to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The 18-year-old striker is on the Hammers’ radar as well according to a report from Jeunes Footeux.
So David Moyes will really have his work cut out if he is to bring the young Croatian to the London Stadium in January.
🏆 WORLD CUP NEWS
West Ham now face big problem with Tottenham in for Roko Simic
With Spurs in the race to sign the RB Salzburg starlet, the Hammers’ task of prising him away from the Austrian side will be far from easy.
Simic is an incredibly exciting young talent. And missing out on him to our bitter rivals would be a huge blow for West Ham.
The Croatian is currently on loan with FC Liefering and has been on fire, bagging nine goals in just 12 games so far (Transfermarkt).
Simic is obviously still very young, so he is far from the finished article. He has all of the raw ingredients needed to succeed in the Premier League, however.
Former West Ham striker Nikica Jelavic recently described his countryman as ‘world-class’ (The Sun).
He would be a great option for us to provide competition and cover for Michail Antonio.
Read also: Shocking Tomas Soucek picture emerges after West Ham win over Everton
Let’s just hope that we manage to beat Tottenham to his signature because losing out on him to the north London club would leave a real bitter taste in the mouths of the Hammers fans.
Read also:
Report claims West Ham could sign £34m Spaniard for bargain fee next summer
Attacker is on fire after West Ham exit with seven goals and two assists in 13 games
David Moyes has just shared a very exciting new transfer plan
West Ham fans’ Declan Rice fears realised after official England Twitter announcement?
Is this the real reason Saudi group chose to buy Newcastle rather than West Ham?