West Ham are reportedly interested in signing CSKA Moscow striker Adolfo Gaich this summer.
The 22-year-old has appeared on the Hammers’ radar recently as David Moyes attempt to find additional attacking options to support Michail Antonio.
Moyes could be about to switch the focus to a frontman following the seemingly imminent arrival of Chelsea centre-back Kurt Zouma.
According to a report from the Reading Chronicle, as cited by Matt Joy on Twitter, Gaich could be a late target.
Twitter: As @EddieRFC7 and @cfridayjourno have said this morning – forward Adolfo Gaich is a man the Royals have kept an eye… https://t.co/hmuMrJcTpF (@MattJoy96)
The report concentrates on interest from Championship side Reading, with the Royals keen to make a loan approach for the 26 times capped Argentina youth international.
Gaich spent last season on loan at Serie A club Benevento, scoring twice in 15 league outings.
Overall, the Argentine has only managed 10 goals and two assists in 61 club career appearances.
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Valued at £7.2million and under contract until 2025 in Russia (Transfermarkt), CSKA will reportedly demand a fee in the region of £8.5-10 million for their frontman.
Albeit not a prolific striker, the 6’3 powerhouse possesses the physical attributes to be of huge value to David Moyes’ squad.
Still young enough to improve in front of goal and with a promising youth international career already under his belt, the Hammers would be wise to take the mini-gamble on Gaich.
