Report: Hammers lineup Gomez alternative

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Nicolò Schira, West Ham have identified Torino striker Andrea Belotti as their replacement should negotiations for Maxi Gomez not be successful with Celta Vigo.

The report claims West Ham are ready to pay Torino £36 million for the services of Belotti and will offer the striker £60,000 per week in wages on a five-year deal at the London Stadium but it remains to be seen if the Serie A outfit are open to letting him go at that price.

The Italian hitman has scored 79 league goals in 201 games. Belotti hit his best form during the 2016-17 season when he scored 26 goals in 35 league games for Torino which resulted on a £90m valuation being slapped on his head by his club to keep the top European teams at bay.

Last season he scored 17 times in 39 appearances despite from suffering from two knee injuries which dogged his season.