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West Ham told to pay £21.5m for Patson Daka – report

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West Ham could sign Patson Daka this summer. The East London outfit will allegedly have to pay a minimum of £21.5 million for the 22-year-old, however.

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That’s according to football journalist Ekrem Konur:

The Turkish journo is very well informed and has amassed over 110k followers on Twitter.

So we should take his claim seriously.

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Salzburger Nachrichten claimed a few months ago that West Ham want to sign Daka.

Then just last week, Zam Foot suggested that the Hammers are leading the race to sign the rapid 22-year-old.

David Moyes bringing the Zambia international to the London Stadium this summer would be an exceptional move.

West Ham signing Patson Daka for £21.5m good value?

That seems like outstanding value to us.

The 22-year-old is a truly brilliant striker. He has been described as an ‘exceptional goal machine’ by well-renowned statistical analysis website Who Scored.

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Daka racked up a stunning 34 goals and 12 assists in 42 games for RB Salzburg so far this season (Transfermarkt). That is a sensational return whatever league you’re playing in.

The Zambia international possesses blistering pace, has great movement and is a lethal finisher.

The RB Salzburg ace seems to be tailor made to succeed in the Premier League what with his lighting pace, dynamism and energy.

£21.5 million for Daka will surely end up looking like a huge coup in a few years time.

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What are we waiting for?! West Ham need to get this one done and wrapped up as soon as possible.