Agbonlahor tells West Ham to forget Nketiah and sign Celtic star instead

Aston Villa legend Gabby Agbonlahor joined Football Insider's punditry team in November 2020. The Villans’ all-time leading Premier League goalscorer is loving life in the media spotlight and has no problem riling up supporters with his views - watch out Leeds fans! One of the most in-demand pundits at the moment, Gabby is also a regular on Sky Sports and talkSPORT.

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21 Apr 2021, 3:00 pm

Gabby Agbonlahor has urged West Ham to sign Tammy Abraham or Odsonne Edouard rather than Eddie Nketiah.

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the ex-England and Aston Villa striker insisted the Hammers should not "bring in anybody" as they search for competition for Michail Antonio.

Football Insider revealed co-owner David Sullivan is keen to bring Edouard to east London and has instructed agents to act on the club's behalf.

However, they face competition from European giants Borussia Dortmund who are looking for alternatives amid major doubts over the future of Erling Haaland.

This site revealed last month Abraham's future at Chelsea is up in the air under Thomas Tuchel and he has not featured since.

Meanwhile, the Evening Standard report the door has opened for West Ham to move for January target Nketiah.

Asked whether the Irons should make a move for the 21-year-old, Agbonlahor told Football Insider correspondent Connor Whitley: “I think he’d be a good signing.

“But they’ve got to make sure their recruitment’s right, West Ham. They’ve got to make sure they’re bringing in the right players. Don’t just bring in anybody.

“For me, a better option than Nketiah would be a Tammy Abraham or Edouard from Celtic. They would be my choices if I was West Ham.

“Antonio’s missed too much of the season with injuries.

“Their number one target without fail in the summer would be a striker.”