West Ham United now know exactly what they will have to pay to sign striker target Moussa Marega, thanks to Aston Villa.
West Ham are in hot pursuit of new strikers in this window.
Manuel Pellegrini has made signing a forward his key priority.
As a result the Hammers have been linked with a host of strikers.
Striker crossroads for West Ham
Andy Carroll was released while Lucas Perez was sold to Alaves and Javier Hernandez has admitted he wants to leave the club this summer (Naked Humans).
Celta Vigo’s Maxi Gomez has reportedly been West Ham’s prime target since January (Evening Standard).
But Porto striker Moussa Marega is said to be on West Ham’s list of alternatives.
Marega on Pellegrini list
West Ham know price thanks to Villa
Marega bagged 21 goals and 11 assists for Porto last season. And his attributes of pace and strength seem ideally suited to the Premier League.
Villa’s interest may have proved helpful. But West Ham can’t afford to drag their heels over a deal if they and other rival Premier League clubs are interested.
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