West Ham United have their eyes on Union Saint-Gilloise frontman, Promise David. According to TEAMTalk’s Graeme Bailey, the Hammers are one of a number of team’s to have made contact with the club over a possible summer move for the attacker.
Newcastle United, Leeds United, Sunderland and Brighton & Hove Albion are said to be the other team’s interested in the Canadian frontman. A move from West Ham’s point of view, is said to held onto whether or not the club remains in the Premier League this season.
The 24-year-old goal scorer has had an unconventional career path, but has now settled at life in Belgium. David has scored 15 goals this season, and been a key of the club’s season, as they look for another First Division title.
According to reports, West Ham had visited a move for the player in January, but the player was not interested in leaving a Champions League club at that time. However, David is said to be interested in moving to a major league in the near future, with both him and the Hammers having a mutual interest should the club stay a top flight side.
Who is Promise David?
24-year-old David is a Canadian forward who’s had an interesting career so far. The forward has played in the USA, Malta, Croatia and Estonia. At a young age, David is a well travelled player, but now looks ready for the big time after two strong years in Belgium.
Last season the forward scored 24 times, and a has already netted 15 times this campaign. Inevitably, his form has ignited interest from around Europe, including England. David’s form has also gained interest back home in Canada, with the attacker set to be a big part of Jesse Marsch’s plans for this summers World Cup.
Promise David’s Union Saint-Gilloise statistics
| Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| 77 | 39 | 6 |
Whilst playing for Canada has been the goal for David, he has represented Nigeria at youth level, leaving several countries to speculate on whether or not he could turn out for them. The international noise has not distracted the 24-year-old, who looks set for big move this summer, with West Ham waiting in the wings.
West Ham’s striking options
With the Hammers vying to stay in the Premier League this season, turnover was needed in January to bolster a thin striking group. Niclas Fullkrug left the club for Milan, whilst Callum Wilson has been in and out of the team all season.
Taty Castellanos was the first name through the door. Joining from Lazio, the 27-year-old Argentinian has scored twice for the Hammers so far.
Pablo Filipe was next, joining after a strong spell with Gil Vicente. The Brazilian is yet to score, but has had a strong impact on the team. Unfortunately the 22-year-old will now miss the next four weeks through injury.
