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title: "West Ham linked with fresh swoop for Gregoire Defrel"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2018/07/12/west-ham-linked-with-fresh-swoop-for-gregoire-defrel/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Luke Osman"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2018-07-12T18:24:27Z"
modified: "2018-07-12T18:24:27Z"
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# West Ham linked with fresh swoop for Gregoire Defrel

West Ham and Watford have joined the race to sign Gregoire Defrel from Roma this summer, according to reports in Italy.

The Hammers were [linked with a move for the French striker last summer](https://readwestham.com/2017/06/27/west-ham-still-keen-defrel-swoop/) by the Italian media but following a lucrative offer from Roma, Defrel opted to join the Serie A giants from Sassuolo.

However, things have not gone to plan for Defrel under Eusebio Di Francesco and he is now being linked with a move away from Roma already.

![Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2018/07/829423988.jpg)

Sampdoria were thought to be leading the race to sign Defrel this summer but according to new claims from [Corriere dello Sport, as cited in a report from Calciomercato](https://www.calciomercato.com/news/sampdoria-altri-tre-club-su-defrel-20243), West Ham and Watford have expressed an interest in landing the player.

Manuel Pellegrini could be looking to strengthen his attacking options this summer, especially following the news that Andy Carroll will miss at least three months action due to an ankle problem.

Defrel, though, is also being courted by Genoa, and West Ham will be faced with plenty of competition if they are to pursue a deal for the attacker.