West Ham are reportedly ‘ready’ to make a summer swoop for Bayer Leverkusen star Patrik Schick.
The 26-year-old striker has been linked with the Hammers previously and it would appear that new investor Daniel Kretinsky is also an admirer.
West Ham are exploring the possibility of signing Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrick Schick in the January transfer window.
The German side would need to receive bids in the region of £40m to be tempted to sell their star striker.
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According to a report from Claret & Hugh, Kretinsky is ‘ready to plunge funds’ into an attempt to land the Czech Republic international.
The report claims that the compatriot of Schick is a ‘big fan’ of the 33-cap ace and a ‘potential swoop’ could be forthcoming.
This season the powerful frontman – described as a ‘genius’ by Jaroslav Silhavy – has scored 20 times and provided three assists in 20 Bundesliga outings.
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Valued at £36million and under contract in Germany until 2025 (Transfermarkt), signing Schick would be no cheap solution to a long-running striker issue in East London.
However, already a seasoned performer at the top level the Czech ace would be ready-made to adapt to life in the Premier League – unlike previous incumbents.
Strong in front of goal and aerially, David Moyes would jump at the chance to add Schick to the squad should Kretinsky offer up the finances.
