O'Rourke Exclusive: West Ham work on deal to sign top striker

West Ham are working on signing a senior striker before the transfer window closes, sources have told Football Insider.

Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that he “wouldn’t rule anything out” for the Irons’ potential of signing a top-class forward.

West Ham have been very active in the transfer market this summer, with the club financially backing their new manager ahead of the upcoming season.

Julen Lopetegui wants to sign a new striker to bolster his squad as he aims to bring his attacking brand of football to the London Stadium.

Tammy Abraham is on West Ham’s wanted list as he is Premier League-proven from his time at Chelsea, meaning he can instantly slot into the team.

However, Football Insider revealed that the Irons must sell players to sign a new forward.

West Ham United could offload Danny Ings to make room for a new striker

Football Insider reported that Danny Ings is set to be the player that West Ham will sell to help them land a new striker.

The Premier League side plans to accept an offer for the experienced forward before the 31st August cut-off.

The Hammers have already signed Niclas Fullkrug from Borussia Dortmund for £27million, and he is expected to be the first-choice striker this season.

The Irons still want another player in the door to provide competition to Fullkrug while also creating depth.

The Hammers will kickstart their Premier League campaign against Aston Villa on Saturday.

In other news, West Ham work on centre-back signing as medical begins.

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