West Ham United are believed to be on the hunt for a new striker in the January transfer window.
David Moyes currently has Michail Antonio, Danny Ings and Divin Mubama as his only striker options at West Ham, so it’s clear to see that the addition of another striker would not go a miss in the January transfer window.
Although Hammers ace Jarrod Bowen can fill in as a centre-forward if need be, Moyes’s options are extremely thin on the ground right now, with Antonio out injured.
And it seems as though the Scot is desperate to bring in some more competition and cover for the likes of Antonio, Ings, Bowen and Mubama.
Charlton Athletic striker Miles Leaburn is on the West Ham radar according to TEAMtalk – all 6ft 5in of him!
The 20-year-old is attracting attention from numerous clubs this winter, the Hammers included…
West Ham in for Charlton striker in January
TEAMtalk claim that the Hammers are keen to sign Addicks hitman Leaburn in the January transfer window, as are Brentford.
The 20-year-old has bagged seven goals and three assists in 18 games for the League One outfit so far this season (Transfermarkt).
He is obviously very strong in the air, given his height, but he’s a really natural finisher as well, and is always prepared to put a shift in and run the channels for his team.
Charlton are believed to be hopeful of keeping Leaburn at The Valley for at least one more season, but if the Hammers come knocking it may well be hard for them to resist our overtures.
The bottom line is that West Ham need to sign a striker in January. I believe that Moyes needs an established, proven centre-forward though, not someone who could become a top-class player one day.
We already have a talented young striker mixing with the first-team right now in the shape of Divin Mubama. I just don’t think West Ham will be signing another young forward any time soon, and Moyes will surely be looking to bring in someone for the here and now this winter.
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