West Ham Ready to Challenge Manchester United for Serhou Guirassy
West Ham is prepared to compete with Manchester United in the race to sign Serhou Guirassy, according to talkSPORT. The striker from Stuttgart has garnered a lot of attention after an impressive season in the German league.
Guirassy’s Stellar Season
This season, Guirassy has scored an impressive 16 goals in the Bundesliga and a total of 18 goals in just 15 appearances. Only Harry Kane has scored more (20) in the German top flight so far this season. His exceptional form has caught the eye of West Ham’s sporting director, Tim Steidten, who is looking to strengthen their attacking options.
West Ham’s Striker Situation
After selling Gianluca Scamacca to Atalanta, West Ham decided not to sign another striker, relying on Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio to fill the role. However, with Guirassy potentially available for a bargain fee of £15 million due to a release clause in his contract, he has become an attractive prospect for Premier League clubs.
Competition from Manchester United and Fulham
Manchester United is also considering a move for Guirassy as they aim to add more goals to Erik ten Hag’s side. Fulham has joined the race as well, with scouts present at Stuttgart’s 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich over the weekend.
West Ham’s Strong Season
West Ham is currently sitting in eighth position in the Premier League table and is set to face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. They have also secured their spot in the Europa League last 16 after topping Group A with five wins from six matches.
Overall, West Ham’s interest in Guirassy showcases their ambition to strengthen their attacking options and compete with top clubs in the Premier League.