Report: West Ham could challenge Spurs for 28-goal striker this summer

The Standard have revealed that West Ham United are now considering a move for Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy, who is thought to be on Tottenham’s radar this summer.

It has been widely reported over recent weeks that Ange Postecoglou wants to add a number nine to his squad this summer and one of the names on the Australian’s wishlist is thought to be Guirassy.

The Guinea international is coming off a prolific season in the Bundesliga, finishing only behind Harry Kane in the race for the Golden Boot, with 28 strikes to his name.

It was reported by GiveMeSport a couple of days ago that Tottenham are particularly attracted to the Stuttgart star due to his £15m release clause, which means that he would cost less than half of the other strikers on their radar.

Over recent days, it has emerged that Borussia Dortmund (Fabrizio Romano – Daily Briefing) and AC Milan (Gazzetta dello Sport via MilanReprots) had both opened talks over a deal for the striker.

West Ham to enter race for Serhou Guirassy

The Standard have now suggested that Spurs could also have competition from closer to home in the form of West Ham.

The report says that Julen Lopetegui wants to add a new centre-forward to his squad this summer and that the Hammers have now set their sights on the Stuttgart star.

West Ham’s technical director Tim Steitden is said to be a long-time admirer of the 28-year-old and he is expected to lead the efforts to bring the player to the London Stadium.

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Guirassy is likely going to have more than a dozen clubs to choose from this summer as he will be a wanted man across Europe. It remains to be seen if Spurs can convince him regarding a switch to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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