West Ham ‘one step away’ from completing £40m transfer deal to sign Sassuolo striker Gianluca Scamacca
WEST HAM boss David Moyes is reportedly “one step away” from finally landing a striker nearly 18 months after club record signing Sebastien Haller departed the club.
The Hammers have been on the search for a new forward since Haller’s January 2021 exit for Ajax.
Long-time servant Michail Antonio has filled in up front and has played a part in 36 goals across all competitions since Haller’s departure.
But Moyes is ramping up his search for attacking reinforcements and is said to be “one step away” from Sassuolo’s Gianluca Scamacca.
According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla, negotiations with Sassuolo are at the “advanced stage” with “only a few details” missing, and official offer worth £39.6million has been accepted.
The 23-year-old Italian impressed in the Serie A last term.
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Scamacca netted 16 goals in the top flight and has fought his way into Roberto Mancini’s international setup.
West Ham are also tracking Chelsea forward Armando Broja.
But they’ll face competition from a number of Premier League clubs following Broja’s successful loan spell at Southampton last season.
Bolstering the midfield following Mark Noble’s departure, as well as Alex Kral returning to Spartak Moscow, is also a top priority for Moyes.
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Lille’s Amadou Onana is of interest.
However, the Hammers have seen two bids be turned down by the French side.
West Ham may consider another bid for the 20-year-old but will also explore other targets.