West Ham are believed to be ‘monitoring’ the situation around Liverpool striker Divock Origi this summer.
The 26-year-old is expected to leave Anfield should offers be forthcoming and the Hammers have been named alongside Southampton, Crystal Palace, Newcastle, Rangers and Celtic as holding an interest.
Origi has also attracted admiration from abroad and the Belgian forward could be in the middle of a bidding war in the coming weeks.
This is according to a report from 90min, as cited by West Ham Fan Zone on Twitter.
Twitter: West Ham are interested in signing Liverpool striker Divock Origi.
(via @90min_Football) https://t.co/XJKjXjzMEs (@WHUFCFZ)
The report claims the players’ agents are ‘working hard’ to find the 29 times capped Belgium ace a new club.
Described as ‘unreal’ by teammate Caoimhín Kelleher, Origi has been somewhat of an enigma since arriving in the Premier League, producing on the big occasion whilst struggling for form predominantly.
Overall the Belgian has scored 35 goals and added another 14 assists in 157 Liverpool appearances.
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Valued at £10.8million and under contract until 2022 at Anfield (Transfermarkt), this summer presents the final opportunity for the Reds to receive anything like the full price for their man.
Capable of playing centrally and as a wideman, Origi would be a strong addition to David Moyes’ squad and has proven to be of top-class ability previously.
Despite only managing one goal in 17 outings last season, if the Irons can rekindle the ace’s career, similarly to Jesse Lingard, Moyes will have a player on his hands.
