West Ham United have emerged this summer as a serious candidate to sign highly acclaimed San Etienne striker Lucas Stassin as Hammer looks to bolster its offensive options ahead of the new Premier League season.
The 20-year-old Belgian forward has been attracting great interest throughout Europe after his impressive performance in France.
According to French outlet team football, RC Lens already has an agreement to sign Stassin, but the player’s future is still far from a resolution, and West Ham is currently making the most concrete move to secure his signature.
Hammer is keen to beat European competition against punches as he aims to add new advances to his offense.
West Ham United are ready to sign a new striker
West Ham is ready to meet Saint-Etienne’s ratings, and the fees in the £15 million region are expected to be sufficient to advance from the French club.
Saint-Etienne doesn’t have the immediate desire to lose their precious assets, but their financial reality and the opportunity to maximize Stassin’s transfer value could lead to contracts in the coming weeks.
With the uncertain futures of Michail Antonio and Danny Ings, the need for a fresh, long-term offensive option is clear, and Stassin’s potential has impressed Premier League clubs.
Stassin’s development in France and his involvement with the Belgian youth team highlights his pedigree.
He scored 14 goals and provided eight assists in his team’s impressive individual season last season.
Hammers require depth of attack
His signature not only adds depth to West Ham’s striker division, but also shows the club’s intention to invest wisely in new European talent.
As negotiations continue, West Ham fans will be watching closely to see if the club can finalize a deal with Stassin, which could become a crucial part of their plans.
Hammer is also about to sign a new goalkeeper this summer, with Chelsea’s Robert Sanchez getting the attention.
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