West Ham have recently been linked with a new year swoop for Genk striker Mbwana Samatta, and it appears as if a move would be welcomed by plenty of Hammers supporters.
The 26-year-old recently struck at Anfield in the 2-1 Champions League defeat to Jurgen Klopp’s side, and his display appears to have caught the eye of West Ham officials.
Samatta reportedly has a release clause set at £10 million, and with Manuel Pellegrini currently short of attacking options, the move appears realistic and could gather pace in the coming months.
@ExWHUemployee shared the news on social media regarding the Hammers’ interest, and plenty of supporters urged the club to make their move.
Twitter: @ExWHUemployee 10m release clause? Surely got to give it a go, much better goal scoring record than Wesley and look… https://t.co/NPvKITUePC (@jamesgunn_)
Twitter: @WHUFC_News_6 @ExWHUemployee For a £10 mil release clause? And more depth? Why not? (@DJTiale)
Twitter: @ExWHUemployee He has looked decent in both games against Liverpool this season to be fair (@leedon77)
Twitter: @ExWHUemployee Good signing that (@MattR_WHUFC)
Twitter: @ExWHUemployee Next level.. (@bensmith_95)
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The Tanzania captain is playing European football, however, he may view a move to the Premier League as one he can’t turn down.
He’s quick, good in the air and has been a prolific goalscorer in Belgium for his current employers.
Current first-choice Sebastien Haller striker has struggled of late and Albian Ajeti isn’t fancied by Pellegrini, so Samatta’s arrival could be a shrewd one, and it looks as if a deal would be welcomed by a large section of supporters.
