Lopetegui arrival offers West Ham golden opportunity to sign 26y/o La Liga striker
After finalizing a deal with the team, Julen Lopetegui is almost certain to take David Moyes’ place in the West Ham United bench for the upcoming campaign.
With one game remaining, supporters can now turn their attention into the 2024–2025 season after an eventful, to put it mildly, campaign.
Up to seven players could depart the Hammers when their contracts expire at the end of the season, therefore the team is getting ready for a hectic summer transfer window.
Signing a top-tier striker is definitely on our to-do list, since long-serving striker Michail Antonio is among those leaving the London Stadium.
Leading the summer revamp will be technical director Tim Steidten, who will collaborate closely with Lopetegui, who is eager to mold the team in his own.
Finding a world-class center-forward who can propel the team to the top of the Premier League standings will be a main priority, and it won’t be easy.
But now that Lopetegui is on the way, we have a chance to finally sign Youssef En-Nesyri, a striker for Sevilla who has been on our radar for the last three years.
En-Nesyri would be a decent signing for West Ham
With Lopetegui preparing a major overhaul at the London Stadium, and En-Nesyri emerging as a top target, we may be in for a summer spending binge.
After working with the striker at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium, the Spanish manager is eager to work with the 26-year-old again at London Stadium, according to Vamos Mi Sevilla.
The Moroccan is being pursued by West Ham after being a member of Lopetegui’s Sevilla team that won the Europa League in the 2019–20 campaign.
With 19 goals in 38 appearances across all competitions, En-Nesryi has been in devastating form for Sevilla this season.
Along with Jarrod Bowen, Lucas Paqueta, and Mohammed Kudus, he might make a strong combination at the top of the pitch and be a respectable Antonio substitute.
Sevilla will probably ask for between €25 and €30 million for the Morocco international, but they won’t prevent him from leaving in the summer.
Because of his unwavering work ethic, technical skills, and ability to outpace defenses, En-Nesryi is a highly sought-after player who could ultimately make the difference for us.