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West Ham fans erupt on Twitter after hearing Adam Armstrong claim

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West Ham could now sign Adam Armstrong from Blackburn Rovers for just £8 million this summer according to a report from The Daily Mail.

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And some Hammers fans have reacted jubilantly on Twitter to those claims.

Hammers boss David Moyes is desperate to sign a new striker this summer.

West Ham need to add more quality competition and cover for Michail Antonio.

The East London outfit have cast their net far and wide over the past few months, with at least 30 centre-forwards having been linked with the club since January.

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Adam Armstrong is a name that is not going away, however.

The Daily Mail reckons that the prolific 24-year-old could be picked up for just £8 million his summer.

That really would be tremendous value for someone who possesses such a great goalscoring record.

West Ham fans go wild in response to Adam Armstrong rumour

The Blackburn hitman is incredibly mobile, possesses blistering pace and works his socks off each and every time he takes to the pitch.

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He racked up an incredible 28 goals in 40 league games and finished the season behind only Brentford striker Ivan Toney in the Championship goalscoring charts (Transfermarkt).

£8 million for Armstrong seems like truly incredible value. Especially considering how tight finances will be at the London Stadium this summer.

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Some West Ham fans want a deal to sign the Blackburn forward wrapped up as soon as possible…