West Ham are reported to be ‘seriously considering’ a move for versatile Lille forward Jonathan Ikone as soon as January.
Many are expecting Irons’ boss David Moyes to delve into the mid-season market for a striker to support Michail Antonio.
Ikone has been a leading light for the French Ligue 1 club for some time and played a huge role as Les Dogues lifted L’Hexagoal last term.
According to a report from Milan Live (via Sport Witness) as cited separately on Twitter, the Hammers are keen on landing the 23-year-old this winter.
The report claims West Ham are ‘swooping in’ for the four-cap France starlet and could be prepared to pay the ‘significant sum’ required to secure his signature.
Everton and AC Milan are also named as potential suitors as the skilful left-footer prepares to be at the centre of a bidding war.
So far this season Ikone has scored twice in 17 appearances across all competitions.
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Signing an additional attacking option must be high on the list of Moyes’ priorities when January comes.
Capable of playing across numerous positions, Ikone would provide the Irons’ squad with yet another versatile option in the mould of Jarrod Bowen.
Valued at £22.5million and under contract in France until 2023 (Transfermarkt), West Ham should be confident of signing the Frenchman at a relatively reasonable price.
