West Ham set to sign a striker after latest injury blow

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West Ham United are enter the transfer market this summer in search of a new striker after Nicklas Füllkrug suffered a fresh injury blow and is expect to be out for three months.

Germany striker Füllkrug suffer a hamstring injury in West Ham’s 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round on Friday. And was initially told by his club that he would be out for several weeks.

However, The Ufabet, a British media outlet, reported, citing an MRI scan, that he had a problem with his thigh muscles, and it is expect that this injury will require him to rest for around three months.

As a result, West Ham, who have just appointed new head coach Graham Potter, will inevitably enter the January transfer market in search of a new striker. While เล่นเกมคาสิโน UFABET ทันสมัย ฝากถอนง่าย Mikel Antonio is still out due to a car accident.

Füllkrug is become a disappointing signing for the Hammers. Having spent £27m on him from Borussia Dortmund last summer. He started the season with an injury and has been out for over two months. He only recently returned, scoring twice, but suffered another injury setback.

West Ham have been link with Brighton’s Evan Ferguson and Middlesbrough frontman Emmanuel Latte Lath. However, finances are understand to be restrict at the London Stadium this month. The latter has also been subject of a £16m approach from MLS outfit Atlanta United.

West Ham are keen to strengthen the squad this month, following the appointment of new head coach Potter. Loan deals could be the focus due to Premier League PSR restrictions. With Chelsea duo Ben Chilwell and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall reported targets.