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Hammers cunning plan to thwart prolific adversary

Hammers cunning plan to stop striker who can’t stop scoring against the Irons 

One of the more intriguing rumours circulating in this transfer window involves a striker who holds a familiar place in the minds of West Ham fans.

Reports suggest that West Ham United may shift their focus to Newcastle United’s Callum Wilson, who is reportedly available at a reasonable price this January.

The Hammers have been actively searching for a new striker during this winter transfer window, and Wilson has emerged as a potential alternative to Chelsea’s Armando Broja. The latter comes with a hefty asking price, rumoured to be around £35 million.

It remains uncertain whether West Ham would be willing to take a chance on the injury-prone Wilson. However, acquiring him could be a strategic move to ensure he doesn’t score against them. Some speculate that this speculation might be linked to the Hammers’ association with agent Will Salthouse, who represents Wilson. It’s also worth noting that Wilson is nothing like Broja and not particularly well suited to David Moyes‘ style of football.

According to a report from Sports Witness, Wilson’s potential cost is projected to be half of Broja’s, making it a consideration that West Ham might find appealing.

While David Moyes’ team has shown strong performances at times this season, consistency has been a challenge. Adding a proven finisher like Wilson to their squad could significantly bolster their attacking prowess. However, scepticism lingers about the credibility of this particular transfer rumour which may have a risen from the fact that his agent has Will Salthose has regularly provided tlayers  to the Hammers.

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Kris Gonzo (commonly known to the West Ham community as Gonzo) is the co-founder of Hammers Chat (established 2014) and the lead video content creator and columnist for Claret and Hugh.

With over a decade of professional sports media experience, he is a frequent West Ham United analyst and contributor for Sky Sports News, BBC Football Focus, and BBC Radio 5 Live. He previously served as an official video and content creator for West Ham United FC during the club's tenure at Upton Park and featured in the official documentary commemorating the historic final game at the Boleyn Ground.

A lifelong Hammer since the legendary 10-0 victory over Bury, when he isn't providing daily match analysis on the Hammers Chat YouTube Channel or broadcasting on X (@GONZObignose), he can be found walking his dog and restoring classic pinball machines.