West Ham hold talks with “world-class” attacker as Sullivan backs Potter
West Ham United co-chair David Sullivan is attempting to back manager Graham Potter ahead of the next Premier League campaign, as the Hammers hold transfer talks with a prolific forward’s camp.
West Ham eye new forwards for Graham Potter this summer
The east Londoners secured a loan deal for Brighton starlet Evan Ferguson in the January window, but his move includes no option to buy, meaning the 20-year-old won’t be at West Ham for the 2025/2026 season unless Sullivan returns to the negotiating table.
However, reports have suggested that a permanent West Ham deal is unlikely to materialise for Ferguson, which is made all the more evident by some media sources claiming that Potter’s side are already weighing up striker alternatives.
Man United’s Rasmus Hojlund is on West Ham’s list of summer targets, as per TEAMtalk, while The Boot Room recently reported Potter’s interest in Roma striker Tammy Abraham – who’s currently enjoying a solid loan spell at AC Milan.
West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus has also attracted from Arsenal ahead of the summer, with the Ghanaian’s contract including an £85 million release clause which will become active in the next window.
Uncertainty surrounds the future of creative midfield star Lucas Paqueta as well, amid his legal battle against spot-fixing allegations, so Potter could find himself in need of a new attacking player or two ahead of next campaign.
A player believed to be attracting serious interest from Rush Green is Lille star Jonathan David, who’s been a prolific force in Ligue 1 for many years.
The 25-year-old Brooklyn-native is set to be one of the most sought-after free agents of the year, with his contract expiring in July. David boasts 20 goals from 26 appearances in total this season, and 141 strikes from 302 career club appearances.
He’s a proven striker in front of goal with a very impressive goal record, and his 31 goals in 59 international caps for Canada is further incentive for elite sides to consider a zero-cost swoop for the former Gent sensation.
West Ham hold talks with Jonathan David ahead of the summer
According to talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook, writing in his weekly column, West Ham have held talks with the representative of David, as they seek to steal a march on fellow competitors for his signature.
That being said, La Liga giants Barcelona and Serie A champions Inter Milan pose serious competition for Potter’s side, meaning it is unlikely that the centre-forward will choose a move to east London as things stand.
Premier League sides will most likely be considering a move for David as well, especially when factoring in his very impressive conversion rate.
