In a deal that would mark the start of the Graham Potter era in style, West Ham United have reportedly been offered the chance to sign “one of the best strikers in the world” at a reduced price during the January transfer window .
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Ending Julen Lopetegui’s tenure after defeats to Liverpool and Manchester City on top of poor results throughout the current campaign, West Ham have since turned their attention to Potter, who has accepted his first football job since that he was shown the door at Chelsea. in 2023.
Back in the technical field and back in the Premier League, the pressure will be on the former Chelsea boss to avoid a repeat of his failure at Stamford Bridge and enjoy similar heights to those to which he took Brighton & Hove Albion in the pass.
Speaking to fans for the first time, Potter said on West Ham’s official website: “I’m delighted to be here. It was important for me to wait until a job felt right, and also that I was the right fit for the club I was joining. That’s the feeling I have with West Ham United.
“My conversations with the President and the Board of Directors have been very positive and constructive, we share the same values of hard work and high energy to create the solid foundations that can produce success, and we are on the same page. wave regarding what is needed. in the short term and then how we want to move the Club forward in the medium and long term.”
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With the January transfer window open, the new manager may not have to wait long until he secures his first signing. According to GiveMeSport, West Ham have been offered the chance to sign Jonathan David at a knockdown price from Lille, who have one last chance to take advantage of their striker this month before his free departure this summer.
David would be an instant upgrade
Dubbed ‘one of the best strikers in the world’ by podcast host and Canadian football expert Tony Marinarothere’s no denying that David would be an instant improvement over West Ham’s current options, having scored up to 17 goals in 27 appearances throughout the current campaign – more than Jarrod Bowen and Niclas Fullkrug combined.
At just 24 years old, the Canadian international would be an incredible coup for the Hammers. He could solve their goalscoring problems for years to come and finally take the responsibility off Bowen, who has carried their front line more than once over the years.
Also at a reduced price, West Ham should jump at the chance to secure the striker’s signature ahead of the chasing pack waiting to acquire him for free at the end of the campaign.
