West Ham fans are likely to have an endless stream of ‘new striker links’ to contemplate, digest, ignore, discount or occasionally get excited about between now and the January transfer window. Already the stories start, suggesting ‘West Ham are circling’ for players planning to move on from their employers if deemed surplus to requirements.
With a new manager just a week in situ, I’d be surprised if West Ham are ‘circling’ for anybody. “Scouting” – maybe.
Today’s offering is Manchester United’s “struggling star” Joshua Zirkzee. Apparently, according to teamtalk.com the out of favour Dutchman is the subject of their article:
“Struggling Man Utd star set to leave in January as Everton, West Ham circle – sources”
..With their rationale being that: “West Ham United are among clubs set to be kept informed about his situation, TEAMtalk can reveal.
Failing under Ruben Amorim: Joshua Zirkzee
West Ham previously assessed him during David Moyes’ time at the club, and both they and Everton are expected to be in the market for additional attacking options in the new year”
Which doesn’t amount to much, apart from West Ham need a striker and Manchester United will have a forward to sell. He’s not even an out and out striker, in any case, being more of a ten / nine hybrid. So for that reason alone I’d give this a big thumbs down. 2/10 on the rumour meter. And only that much because Manchester United paid £36.5 million for Zirkzee so presumably he’d be available at a discount.
West Ham have been circling for years now. About time we moved forwards.
COYI