One word from Spurs has put West Ham plan to sign red hot star Serhou Guirassy in serious jeopardy as report makes worrying claim

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One word from Spurs has put a West Ham plan to sign red hot star Serhou Guirassy in serious jeopardy as report makes a worrying claim.

There may be no love lost between West Ham and rivals Tottenham Hotspur but the two clubs share a lot in common right now.

Both the Hammers and Spurs lost their much-loved homegrown talismanic figures Declan Rice and Harry Kane in the summer.

And both West Ham and Tottenham were widely tipped to struggle as a result.

But off the back of winning the club’s first trophy for over four decades, David Moyes has West Ham flying after a superb start to the season on all fronts.

Fierce rivals Hammers and Spurs suddenly have a lot in common

Spurs meanwhile look in their best shape for years with new manager Ange Postecoglou becoming an instant hero, breathing new life into the club.

Much was said about the failure of both West Ham and Tottenham to sign a new striker in the summer.

It has certainly not held either club back thus far. But long-term Moyes and Postecoglou clearly recognise the need for a new forward if recent reports are anything to go by.

West Ham have been heavily linked with a move for Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy in previous windows, including during the summer.

A journalist reiterated West Ham’s interest in the Bundesliga’s top scorer this week amid talk that German technical director Tim Steidten is lining up a move in the January window.

One word from Spurs has put West Ham plan to sign red hot star Serhou Guirassy in serious jeopardy as report makes worrying claim

We reported on claims from Germany that Guirassy has a £17.5m release clause which is active next summer.

And reports have suggested Stuttgart will look to cash in on their star, who has 11 goals already this season, in January if they cannot buy him out of that clause.

But West Ham now have a big problem in the shape of a Tottenham side looking for their Kane heir.

One word from Spurs has put the West Ham plan to sign red hot star Guirassy in serious jeopardy as report makes a worrying claim.

It’s difficult to know what to believe when it comes to transfer rumours.

But an exclusive from TeamTalk claims Spurs are rivalling the Hammers for Guirassy and their interest is ‘genuine’.

‘Genuine’ interest from Tottenham is concern for West Ham but Steidten track record should have Postecoglou worried

“Tottenham interest in top Bundesliga goalscorer is genuine as West Ham lurk amid €20m release clause,” the report states.

“A host of Premier League clubs including Tottenham and West Ham have taken an interest in a Stuttgart striker who is currently outscoring Harry Kane in the Bundesliga…” the report states.

“Interestingly it is understood Tottenham Hotspur are also one of the teams making early explorations around a man who is currently ahead of their old talisman Harry Kane in the German scoring charts.

“Tottenham’s groundwork for replacing Kane in the squad is being carefully considered for the long term but the club will step up the process in 2024.”

West Ham will be hoping they have last 16 Europa League football to offer Guirassy come January.

Moyes may also be able to convince Guirassy he would get more game time at West Ham over Tottenham given that Michail Antonio turns 34 this season.

And with Steidten’s transfer track record, perhaps it should be Spurs who are worried.

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