West Ham reportedly ‘want’ to sign highly-rated Bristol City striker Antoine Semenyo.
The Hammers are believed to be keen on the 22-year-old but will face tough competition from Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic.
Named the Championship Player of the Month in January, Semenyo has been in outstanding form so far this season.
According to a report from the Mirror, as previously suggested elsewhere, the Hammers are in the mix to land the youngster at the end of the season.
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Recent sources have indicated that Newcastle United are keeping tabs on current Sunderland loanee Antoine Semenyo.
The toon aren’t the only club in the mix to sign the Bristol City ace winger. Teams like West Ham, Wolves and Southampton. pic.twitter.com/g09qgm02qL
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The report claims that David Moyes is ‘aiming to bring in support’ for Michail Antonio in the summer and the ex-Newport County loan star is in contention.
So far this season Semenyo – hailed as ‘dangerous’ by Phil Parkinson – has scored six times and provided eight assists in 22 appearances across all competitions.
READ WEST HAM VERDICT
Valued at £1.08million and under contract until 2023 (Transfermarkt), signing the pacey attacker for the mooted £15million fee would be on the expensive side.
However, versatile, young and boasting a range of exciting attributes, it’s clear to see why both West Ham and Celtic would be keen on the starlet.
At a lesser price, this is certainly a move Moyes should be seriously considering in order to bolster the squad at the London Stadium.
