The Boleyn Insider has released in his column on the West Ham United official website that the Hammers have their eye on four strikers from abroad with four bids having been made over the past two days. They go on to add that some names have been in the press and others haven’t.
The first name that is potentially on that list is Burak Yilmaz from Galatasaray. The latest on this deal is that the two clubs have reportedly agreed on a fee for the Turkish striker, with the club already bringing in a replacement – Oumar Niasse from Russia. Further reports suggest that the 30-year-old is keen on a move to East London.
Another name that is probably on that list is Alvaro Negredo, the former Manchester City striker, nicknamed the Beast. The Spanish international already has Premier League experience, winning the title with City under Roberto Mancini. Last year, Negredo was loaned out to La Liga side Valencia but is now being linked with a move to the Hammers who face competition from Arsenal and Manchester City – according to London24.
The third name that is being linked with a move to play for the Hammers is Eduardo Vargas, who like Negredo, also has Premier League experience. Chilean international Vargas has played in the English top flight before with Queens Park Rangers but is now in the Serie A having returned to Napoli. TalkSPORT have reported that a deal for Vargas would potentially be a loan deal, giving the 25-year-old another chance to prove himself in England.
Finally, Moussa Sow is also being linked with a potential move to Upton Park. Reports are suggesting that the Hammers are likely to offer £12m for the Fenerbahce striker who has scored 51 goals in 102 appearances. The 29-year-old is also wanted by Sunderland. Following the arrival of Robin van Persie to the Turkish club, and the fact Sow only has a year left on his current deal, an exit to the Premier League is likely.
