Hammer blow for West Ham as report makes Newcastle Duvan Zapata claim

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Newcastle United have allegedly shot into contention to sign West Ham United transfer target Duvan Zapata from Atalanta.

Corriere di Bergamo claim that the 31-year-old striker joining Newcastle from Atalanta this summer is certainly ‘feasible’.

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West Ham manager David Moyes is allegedly keen to bring Colombia international Zapata to the London Stadium in the summer transfer window.

The Hammers actually made a late attempt to sign the experienced hitman on deadline day in January and we could regret missing out on him with Newcastle now entering the race for his signature.

Signing a top-class striker will feature highly on the agendas of both West Ham and Newcastle managers David Moyes and Eddie Howe this summer.

Will Zapata end up at the London Stadium or St James’ Park though?

Newcastle eyeing up move to sign West Ham target Duvan Zapata

Corriere di Bergamo claim that the Magpies have entered the race to sign the 34-capped Colombia international.

We all know how troublesome Newcastle have become for West Ham in transfer market.

And if they beat us to the signing of Zapata it would be a really big blow to stomach.

The 31-year-old striker, described as ‘deadly’ by talkSPORT, will be a superb addition for whichever club wins the race for his signature.

Zapata was in fine form in Italy last season, racking up 13 goals and seven assists in 32 games for Atalanta. He also boasts a decent career record of 150 goals in 388 games (Transfermarkt).

The South American hitman seems to possess all of the attributes needed to succeed in the Premier League.

Zapata stands at 6ft 2in tall, and possesses an impressive build and physique. He is strong as an ox and has pace in abundance.

The Colombian has experienced numerous problems with injury though. He suffered an adductor injury during the second half of last season and missed around three months of action.

Forza Italian Football claims that Atalanta want around €40 million (£33 million) for the 31-year-old.

It appears as though signing Duvan Zapata might be mission impossible for West Ham though with moneybags Newcastle now eyeing up the Atalanta hitman.

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