Irons chase Montpelier striker

The Hammers have joined the race for Montpelier forward Steve Mounie according to some reports this morning.

The 22 year old is fancied by a number of clubs but the Irons have particularly good links to the French market and could steal a march in the chase .

Watford are reportedly particularly keen but although the seven times Benin international extended his contract with the club until 2019, the Irons are keen to talk with him.

West Brom’s Tony Pulis is another Premier League manager who has had his eyes on the front man, whilst being quoted as being a “12 million target, is rated at around £5 million by the authoritative www.transfermarkt.com.

Currently the Hammers board members are away on their summer holidays but will be back behind their desks in time for the opening of the summer transfer window on June 10 when talks with Montpelier and the player may get underway.