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“Premier League Ready?” | Steidten Has Striker Concerns

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West Ham United‘s quest for a new striker takes an interesting turn as reports indicate that Canadian forward Jonathan David might not be their top priority after all.

David’s goal-scoring prowess is undeniable. The Canadian has amassed an impressive 43 goals in Ligue 1 over the past two seasons, including 19 goals and four assists in the recently concluded 2023/24 campaign.

However, Tim Steidten, reportedly harbours reservations about David’s ability to adapt to the Premier League’s rigours.

Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran has seemingly emerged as the favoured candidate, potentially relegating David to a secondary option. But at £40 million he is somewhat on the pricey side.

While Steidten possesses the authority to steer the club’s transfer targets, having already secured Luis Guilherme, Max Kilman, and Wes Foderingham, reservations linger regarding the immediate dismissal of David’s candidacy.

David’s clinical finishing has earned him praise from his Canadian teammate Stephen Eustaquio, who lauded him as a ‘cold man’ in front of goal. This reputation is bolstered by his impressive tally of 84 goals in 183 appearances for Lille, further solidified by his 28 goals on the international stage for Canada across 54 appearances.

While Duran exhibits promising potential at Aston Villa, currently serving as an understudy to Ollie Watkins, David presents a seemingly more astute acquisition, especially considering he enters the final year of his contract with Lille, potentially offering a more economical transfer fee for the Hammers.

Michail Antonio’s ongoing battles with injuries underscore the urgency for West Ham to bolster their attacking options. AS Roma’s Tammy Abraham and Sevilla’s Youssef En-Nesyri are also names mentioned in connection with a potential move to the London Stadium.

The coming weeks will be interesting for West Ham fans, as they eagerly await news regarding the club’s chosen striker to spearhead their attack. Will the Hammers prioritise David’s established goal scoring record, or will Duran’s latent potential sway their decision?

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6 comments

  • Kevlar says:

    We should buy Duran or boniface from Leverkusen as our main striker and Elhy wahl from lens as our left winger

  • ricardo says:

    Steidten should activate his german contacts and take a closer look at Oumar Solet (french central defender, 24 years, at Salzburg) and maybe also the fast german forward Karim Adeyemi. If Tim deems them to be good enough for the Premier League, he might see what price he is quoted for each of them. It is a bit surprising that we don’t learn from any available young players that Tim must have rated during his work in Germany.

  • James Wallis says:

    We’re either end up signing no one or it’ll be someone like Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who’s just Andy Carroll MkII.

    • Lance Marsh says:

      I’m reasonably sure that West Ham have bought more duds to lead the attack than any other club, and often this has been because we’re not prepared or able to pay the market price for decent options. Andy Carroll is a great example

  • LORD ROBERT VENOUR says:

    This is so sullivan buy players we don’t need spend coppers we’ll end up with kouma ings ant with no proven strikers

    • Lance Marsh says:

      Yes. Missing out on a prodigious talent like Cole Palmer due to procrastination and delaying tactics has not taught him anything. Aston Villa make us look unprofessional and lacking in ambition, jumping in to buy Ian Maattsen without fuss – the perfect addition to their team and bolstering their place among the top clubs in the country. Remember how Maarten was identified as the ideal replacement for Cresswell? What happened to that plan?

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