West Ham pushing to sign Darwin Nunez
West Ham are on the hunt for a striker, and Darwin Nunez is a player who is thought to be on their radar.
According to multiple reports emanating from England, West Ham are pushing to sign Benfica striker Darwin Nunez.
The Uruguay international joined Benfica from Almería for a fee in the region of 24 million euros in September 2020. His contract expires in the summer of 2025.
The striker banged in 25 goals and provided 2 assists in 31 matches this season across all fronts showcasing just how influential he has been in the final third.
He is considered to be one of the best strikers in Uruguay. Nunez has also left his mark at the international stage after netting two goals in 8 senior appearances for the Uruguay national team.
His impressive performances this season have apparently caught the eye of some of Europe’s big clubs.
David Moyes wants to sign a new striker and Nunez is one of the names at the top of his wishlist. The report claims that West Ham manager has extensively scouted Nunez and is considering a move for the striker.
The Uruguay international is thought to perfectly fit the profile of striker David Moyes wants to target in the summer transfer window.
The Hammers are in the market for just a handful of statement signings who can improve the first-team.
The former Almería man provides a unique blend between a classic center-forward and the modern striker. His finishing abilities when in and around the box will come as a massive asset to David Moyes’ side.
According to the report, “West Ham United are making a big push to try and land Benfica forward Darwin Nunez. The attacker is the latest to be linked to the Hammers, as manager David Moyes is determined to secure a top-class forward in the summer. According to Fabrizio Romano, via his Here We Go podcast, Moyes’ team put in a £50 million January bid, but it was rejected by Benfica. The Portuguese giants want an even larger fee for the 22-year-old Uruguay international. The attacker is drawing attention from the likes of Manchester United, who will also be on the lookout for forwards this summer.”
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West Ham will have to present a really enticing offer to bring Benfica to the negotiating table. The Hammers have the resources to tempt them but it will be interesting to see if they are willing to overpay for the player.
Darwin Nunez ideal fit for West Ham?
If West Ham and Moyes are seriously considering a striker, Darwin Nunez could also prove to be a smart option.
A striker of Nunez’s ceiling will be a massive addition to West Ham squad as he will not only improve the overall quality of David Moyes’ starting XI but also add some stability and variety to his attacking department.
Stylistically, he would be a great fit in West Ham.
West Ham fans would certainly love to see him arrive at the club.
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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.
