Now, West Ham has “come knocking” for the signing of a “very strong” striker.

West Ham United are said to have “come knocking” for a “very strong” striker signing pre-January, and he could leave for a bargain fee.

West Ham vs Wolves – preview

Following their humiliating 5-0 loss to Fulham on the road last weekend, David Moyes’ team bounced back on Thursday night, defeating Bundesliga team Freiburg easily at home in the Europa League. Moyes is thrilled with the outcome, as West Ham avoids the dreaded play-offs and advances to the competition’s round of 16—he could not have wished for a greater answer.

On Sunday, the Irons take on Wolves in the Premier League. Under Gary O’Neil, Wolves has shown promise at times this season. Although West Ham has a stronger record going into the match, their crushing loss at Craven Cottage is a timely warning to respect this weekend’s visitors to the London Stadium.

Prior to the match, Moyes stated of Wolves, “I think Gary O’Neil has done a great job at Wolves so far” (via whufc.co.uk). “He performed admirably at Bournemouth as well, and as a young coach, you must be given time and opportunities. Right now, I believe he’s doing a great job at Wolves.

“The good guys have always been the wolves. They’ve had capable managers and squads. The previous season, they also had two excellent and seasoned managers. Gary has, in my opinion, steadied them and improved their performance. Of course, there are variances, but they appear in good condition, and this will be another extremely difficult Premier League game. We must go about our business, attempt to maintain our strong home performance, and aim to win once more.”

West Ham chasing new striker in January

Away from the pitch, West Ham’s board and technical director Tim Steidten are busy deciding how best to support Moyes come back next month when the transfer window opens again. The recent injury to Michail Antonio has brought attention to serious issues with the depth at the striker position. Consequently, rumors have it that West Ham plans to sign a new center-forward in January.

Among the candidates mentioned, Serhou Guirassy, a star for Stuttgart, may be the most successful. The Guinean international has scored 16 goals in just 12 Bundesliga games this season, demonstrating his incredible form.

If it weren’t for an injury he suffered earlier in the season, he might have more, making him a very intriguing target for Moyes and West Ham. The entirety of the African’s release clause, or a steal of £15 million, may also be available for the player.

West Ham have “come knocking” for Guirassy

As their manager looks for goal scorers with track record, reports this week stated that the Hammers hope to finalize a deal for the 27-year-old in January.

An update on this is available from German news source Fussball Transfers, which states that in addition to Manchester United, Newcastle United, Fulham, and Crystal Palace, who are all seeking new strikers, West Ham has “come knocking” for Guirassy.

This could indicate that there was communication prior to January, and as the winter window draws near, the competition to sign him is getting more intense.

When discussing Guirassy’s abilities this week (via Sky), Sky writer Florian Plettenberg lauded him as a “very strong” center-forward with genuine leadership abilities.

Plettenberg remarked, “He is really strong physically.” “He knows how to score and he is known as a leading figure in the dressing room.”