Nottingham Forest could be set to cause West Ham United a huge problem this summer.
A big squad rebuild is needed at West Ham this summer, whilst Nottingham Forest will undoubtedly be busy in the market with European football on the horizon for them.
Graham Potter has to prioritise bringing down the average age of his squad at the London Stadium this summer.
And he is said to be keen to add more youth and dynamism to his West Ham ranks during the off-season.
There is a big problem lying in wait for the Hammers though in the form of high-flying Nottingham Forest.
Nottingham Forest to cause West Ham a problem with Baris Alper Yilmaz swoop
Baris Alper Yilmaz is on the radars of both Forest and the Hammers it seems.
Turkiye Gazetesi claims that both Premier League clubs are keen to sign the 24-year-old for around £30 million this summer.
West Ham tried to sign Baris Alper Yilmaz in January, and he is said to be still very much on our radar.
Potter desperately needs to add more pace and power to his front line this summer.
And Yilmaz would be absolutely perfect for the Hammers.
So Forest’s interest in signing the Turkey international will be a real inconvenience for West Ham.
Signing Baris Alper Yilmaz should be a priority for West Ham
The 24-year-old has been described as ‘incredible’ by beIN SPORTS, and they’re spot on.
Yilmaz is an exceptional talent who is incredibly versatile as well – he can play on both wings and through the middle if need be.
He has racked up 11 goals and six assists in 43 games for Galatasaray this season, and he can be a real game-changer on his day.
The Turkey international possesses rapid pace and wonderful technical ability.
I would absolutely love to see Baris Alper Yilmaz join West Ham this summer, but with Champions League football likely to be on offer at Nottingham Forest, we may well have our work cut-out.
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