western ham United are reportedly considering signing Eintracht Frankfurt star Omar Marmoush, according to football transfers.
The Hammers decided to strengthen the centre-forward position by signing Niclas Fullkrug this summer. But the striker has been injured since the last international break after suffering a problem with Germany.
Amid the 31-year-old's absence, Julen Lopetegui has moved Michail Antonio into the number nine position with Danny Ings also at his disposal. But, while the Jamaican will turn 35 next year, Ings has already turned 35.
Therefore, West Ham would be better off freshening up the attack by signing a younger striker. The east London club have struggled for goals this season, having scored seven goals in as many games in all competitions.
Now, football transfers He states that Lopetegui's team have expressed their interest in signing Marmoush to reinforce the attack and that the player is open to joining the squad. first division.
Marmoush to West Ham
The report says that Nottingham Forest were interested in him last summer and even submitted a formal proposal worth around £25 million to lure him to the City Ground, but the Eagles rejected the proposal.
Having signed him last summer, the striker still has three years left on his current contract, so Frankfurt are in a strong position to demand a considerable amount of money for him and reportedly want close. £42 million.
The striker has enjoyed a stellar start to this season, scoring six goals and registering five assists in seven appearances in all competitions. He is a versatile forward as he is comfortable playing both in the forward role and in the left back position.
Marmoush has started to show his goalscoring prowess in the Bundesliga of late and the East Londoners will be hoping to replicate the same performance in the Premier League should he join the club next year.
However, it will be interesting to see if the Hammers ultimately opt to take a concrete approach to securing his signature to strengthen the attacking department.
Meanwhile, West Ham host Ipswich Town at the London Stadium before the international break and take on city rivals after the break. Tottenham Hotspur later this month.
