Hammers linked to the next Van Nistelrooy

Dutch striker Vicent Janssen, who has been likened to Ruud van Nistelrooy, been linked to the Hammers and becomes part of our ever increasing potential striker list.

The 21 year old enjoyed a prolific season for AZ Alkmaar, scoring 27 goals in 34 appearances for the Dutch side. He also forced his way into the Dutch national set-up, and those performances have apparently alerted a number of Premier League clubs including West Ham, Manchester United, Liverpool, Spurs and Arsenal.

He formerly played in the Feyenoord youth team, winning the national title in 2013, and for the Eerste Divisie team Almere City. In 2015 he moved to Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar.

Following Holland’s 2-0 win over Austria he told Dutch outlet Fox Sports: “I want to make a step, that is clear. But there is no white smoke just now. England? We will see. Maybe something will happen in the holidays. I will take my phone with me anyway.”