West Ham United have been among the busiest clubs in the transfer window this summer.
Julen Lopetegui has added nine new players to his squad, bringing the club’s total expenditure to approximately £121 million.
Niclas Fullkrug joined from Borussia Dortmund earlier this month, but West Ham remains interested in acquiring another striker.
The club has targeted Tammy Abraham and reportedly made a £20 million bid for the Roma forward. However, it has been revealed that Abraham prefers a move to AC Milan this week, despite West Ham’s interest, according to journalist Graeme Bailey speaking exclusively to TBR Football.
Bailey notes that Abraham is keen on joining Milan and that negotiations are ongoing between the two clubs. Paulo Fonseca is eager to add Abraham to his squad, even with the recent addition of Alvaro Morata. West Ham, meanwhile, would need to make space for a new striker and are reportedly trying to offload Danny Ings before the window closes.
With Abraham leaning towards Milan, West Ham may need to explore alternative options.
The club should consider the loan market, as securing a permanent striker at this stage could be challenging. Reopening talks for Jhon Duran with a potential season-long loan deal might be a viable solution, especially given Unai Emery’s uncertainty about the 20-year-old.
The next few days will be crucial for West Ham’s transfer strategy.
