Sources: Man United could hijack £15m West Ham deal
West Ham interest in Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy could be hijacked by the likes of Man United and AC Milan, sources have told Football Insider.
Football Insider revealed on Friday (12 January) that the Irons are set to step up their interest in Guirassy and Feyenoord ace Santiago Gimenez as they chase a new forward.
But a well-placed source has told Football Insider that David Moyes’ side will face “huge competition” for Guirassy, who has been in red-hot form for Stuttgart this season.
It is believed Premier League duo Man United and Newcastle, as well as European giants AC Milan, are among the clubs plotting a potential move for the Guinea international.
Guirassy’s participation at the African Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast will also provide another complication in any deal.
Additionally, Stuttgart are fighting hard to keep the forward at the club having only signed him permanently in last year’s summer window.
The striker’s £15million release clause in his contract with the German club has piqued the interest of top clubs across Europe.
Guirassy has hit 19 goals in 16 games for Stuttgart this term.
The 27-year-old is under contract until June 2026 after joining the club from Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais last year.
West Ham are on the search for striking reinforcements following injuries to the likes of Jarrod Bowen, Michail Antonio and Lucas Paqueta in recent weeks.
The Irons’ second-highest scorer, Mohammed Kudus, is also away with Ghana at the African Cup of Nations at present.
Moyes’ side sit sixth in the Premier League and will play Europa League knockout stage football from March.
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