West Ham have reportedly ‘joined the race’ to sign highly-rated Benfica striker Darwin Nunez.
The Hammers are believed to have moved in alongside Premier League rivals Brighton & Hove Albion in a possible pursuit of the 22-year-old.
Nunez has been attracting plenty of admiration in recent months and it was reported scouts from multiple European giants were in attendance to watch the Uruguayan in October.
The high profile presence included representatives from Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea, Manchester United and Leeds United.
Now according to a report from The Argus, as cited by West Ham Fan Zone on Twitter, the Irons are keen on Nunez.
West Ham have joined the race for Benfica striker Darwin Nunez.
(via The Argus) pic.twitter.com/w66nGMgj9a
— West Ham Fan Zone (@WHUFCFZ) December 6, 2021
The report claims that West Ham may see the six-cap ace as the ‘perfect player’ to support Michail Antonio.
So far this season the man tipped to become ‘world-class’ by head coach Jorge Jesus has scored 11 times and provided two assists in 17 appearances across all competitions.
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Currently valued at just £18million and under contract in Portugal until 2025 (Transfermarkt), signing Nunez for the mooted £25million fee would be an incredible piece of business.
Albeit predominantly a recognised centre-forward, the Uruguayan can operate as a second striker as well as on either wing – allowing Moyes to be flexible with the ace.
Given the sheer levels of interest in the youngster, it’s unlikely West Ham would get a free run at the capture, however, if the club could pull this off it would be a marker of the progress made in recent times.
