West Ham are reportedly ‘plotting a late swoop’ for Montpellier striker Gaetan Laborde in this transfer window.
The Hammers are still in need of a striker to support Michail Antonio having failed to replace Sebastien Haller.
Having had a bid rejected back in January, the Irons are being linked with the 27-year-old is once again.
That’s according to a report from Foot Mercato, as cited by West Ham Fan Zone on Twitter.
Twitter: West Ham are plotting a late swoop for Montpellier striker Gaetan Laborde.
The 27-year-old scored 16 goals and pic… https://t.co/GuXWCBvg8D (@WHUFCFZ)
The report claims Rennes are also interested in a move for the former French youth international.
Last season Laborde scored 16 and assisted eight goals in 38 Ligue 1 appearances – earning an impressive 7.12 average Sofascore rating in the process.
Starting this term on the right-wing, the versatile forward has netted in the first two league games of the season.
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Valued at £13.5million and under contract until 2023 in France (Transfermarkt), signing Laborde could cost in the region of £11million.
Given the Frenchman’s start to the new season, West Ham could attempt to bring the hardworking star to the London Stadium over the next fortnight.
Credited with strong finishing ability and aerial prowess, David Moyes could land the ideal Antonio understudy.
