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title: "West Ham Close In On Denis"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2015/07/24/west-ham-close-in-on-argentina-international-striker/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Michael Oliver"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2015-07-24T21:57:22Z"
modified: "2015-07-26T13:41:49Z"
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# West Ham Close In On Denis

West Ham have been boosted in their efforts to sign Atalanta striker German Denis this summer.

It was [reported earlier this week](https://readwestham.com/2015/07/22/west-ham-looking-at-signing-argentina-international-striker/) that the Hammers were looking at signing the 33-year-old to bolster their striking options having missed out on several other targets including Loic Remy and Mattia Destro.

He has 69 goals and 25 assists in 226 Serie A appearances since his £5m move to Udinese from Independiente in 2008.

A report in [TMW](https://m.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/pinilla-denis-convivenza-difficile-chi-va-via-dei-due-707751) today stated that Atalanta may be forced to sell their main striker this summer, as they are strapped for cash and could sell Denis for a cut-price fee as a result.

Looking to offload a number of players to raise funds, it’s believed that if the Hammers made an offer for the five-time Argentine international, then Atalanta would accept the offer.

West Ham are believed to be desperate to add a striker this summer with Andy Carroll still suffering from an injury.