West Ham United are now willing to bid for Villarreal attacker Samuel Chukwueze according to a report from La Razon.
Read also: West Ham have just been handed a huge boost in race to 25-goal English striker
The Hammers allegedly could face competition from Atletico Madrid, Everton and Arsenal for the Nigerian’s signature this summer, however.
David Moyes desperately needs to bolster his attacking department this summer.
West Ham currently have Michail Antonio as our only recognised senior centre-forward. And he is predictably out injured at the moment.
West Ham ready to make a bid for Samuel Chukwueze
The Hammers are prepared to make an offer for the 21-year-old Villarreal ace according to a report from La Razon.
Chukwueze would be a superb addition for West Ham.
Sure, he’s not an orthodox centre-forward. He can play anywhere along the front-line, however, and is a frighteningly exciting young talent.
The 21-year-old has exceptional pace and possess terrific movement according to well known scouting website Breaking The Lines.
Chukwueze has so much talent and potential. If David Moyes manages to bring him to the London Stadium this summer it would be a big statement of intent from the Hammers.
There is one big problem for West Ham, however. The Nigeria international has an €80 million (£69 million) release clause inserted into his current contract with Villarreal (La Razon). His contract with the Lia Liga side is set to expire in just two years, however.
Read also: West Ham United’s biggest wins of all-time
So perhaps they will be open to sell him for a whole lot cheaper than the release clause that has been reported.
Who knows what will happen. If the Hammers manage to sign him, however, it will give the fans a much needed lift ahead of the new season.
Receive a digest of our best West Ham content each week direct to your mailbox
