West Ham exploring transfer for Lorient striker Terem Moffi after being snubbed by Sevilla’s Youssef En-Nesyri
WEST HAM are exploring a move for Lorient striker Terem Moffi after being snubbed by Sevilla forward Youssef En-Nesyri.
David Moyes is hopeful of adding more attacking talent this month after a poor start to the season.
The Hammers revived long-term interest in En-Nesyri, but the Morocco international is not keen on a move to the London Stadium.
Sevilla, who West Ham knocked out of the Europa League last season, are currently 17th in La Liga.
En-Nesyri, 25, said: “I want to focus only on Sevilla.
“It’s not a matter of money. I want to help the team in the worst moments.”
The striker’s decision has caused the Hammers to pursue other targets, with discussions over a move for Moffi being held.
Prem rivals Southampton have already seen a bid of £10.6million, with a further £7.1million in add-ons, rejected by the Ligue 1 club.
Lorient are holding out for around £25million, which could be a hurdle for the Hammers forking out almost £170million during the summer window.
Only Kylian Mbappe and Neymar have scored more than Moffi’s ten goals in Ligue 1 this season.
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West Ham are struggling to find form going forward this season, with summer signings Gianluca Scamacca and Lucas Paqueta still to hit their stride.
Meanwhile, Michail Antonio and Jarrod Bowen are struggling to hit the heights of last season.