da bet7k： As per 90min reporters Toby Cudworth and Graeme Bailey, yet another attacker was ‘very’ interested in joining West Ham last month, as an update emerged involving Atalanta striker Duvan Zapata.
The Lowdown: Attackers wanted West Ham…
da realbet： Throughout January, there were varying reports of attackers wanting to link up with David Moyes in east London. Indeed, Sky Sports first claimed that prolific Flamengo striker Gabriel Barbosa was keen on a move to England as the Hammers entered talks over his signature.
Meanwhile, later in the month, reliable club insiders ExWHUemployee and Claret & Hugh both claimed that Manchester United playmaker Jesse Lingard preferred West Ham over other suitors like Newcastle.
In another update, 90min reporters Cudworth and Bailey claim they weren’t the only forwards who fancied a move to the London Stadium.
The Latest: Zapata was ‘very’ interested…
According to their information, Serie A star Zapata was also ‘very interested in joining’ amid West Ham’s 11th-hour bid to sign the player.
However, despite his eagerness, the Irons and recruitment chief Rob Newman couldn’t complete his signing in time, even despite submitting a deal sheet to the Premier League.
The Verdict: Blow…
The Colombia international would’ve been a brilliant signing for Moyes, especially going by his nine goals and five assists over 16 appearances in the Italian top flight this season.
Also, Zapata’s physical presence would’ve been suited to England, with the 6 foot 2 powerhouse branded a ‘beast’ and ‘so big’ by his former Atalanta teammate Papu Gomez (Goal).
Alas, West Ham’s long, drawn-out search for a centre-forward looks set to continue into the summer transfer window.
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