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Top strikers in last year of deals who could tempt ‘Pelle’

Manuel Pellegrini would have no shortage of strikers entering the final year of their current deals were he to try bringing in extra cover up front.

Whilst – as reported – he will give Michail Antonio – plenty of opportunity to prove himself, there remain some  targets who would not only provide top cover but provide competition to our front two of Chicharito and Marko Arnauotovic.

Here are six who would certainly be worth more than a second look:

 

Smolov could fit the bill for extra striker cover

Oliver Giroud has been amazing for Chelsea and for World Cup winners but even with Pellegrini at our helm looks well out of reach.

Danny Welbeck: Would be a top signing but with our big business now done falls into the “highly unlikely ” category

Daniel Sturridge: Linked with us many times but injuries have knocked him right out of the picture at Liverpool and a high risk proposition

Fernando Llorente: Has never quite hacked it at Sp..s but could be an interesting punt at around £15 million

Fedor Smolev: At one time looked as though he was on his way to us and would surely be  on the boss’ list at around £12 million.

Mario Balotelli: Mentioned many times and a friend of Arnie but would surely bring too much baggage for the new manager.

There are other who include Divock Origi (Liverpool), Wilfried Bony (Swansea), and Jose Salomon Rondon (West Brom).

 

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5 comments on “Top strikers in last year of deals who could tempt ‘Pelle’

  1. Or someone only the manager knows and we’ve never heard of……

  2. ‘Top Strikers’…??
    I will eat my Auntie Flo’s soiled knickers if any of this list of ‘top strikers’ plays for West Ham this season…… Danny Welbeck…?? Behave!!!

  3. So basically a non list then.

  4. It’s only right that Antonio should be kept to cover both the wide positions and the striker position. It’s pure logic. He might well find himself forcing his way into the starting line-up.
    On the other hand an expereienced and accomplished striker is always a good addition to the squad. Reports are saying Giroud would be surplus to requirements of his new manager, and he is the only one I would sign from this list. I don’t think he would cost much.

    • Giroud or Balotelli have the quality, Wellbeck has the work ethic but is frequently injured.

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