West Ham are understood to be keen on securing the services of Sassuolo forward Armand Lauriente in the January transfer window.
Nuno Espirito Santo desperately wants to bring in a new striker as his side are currently on course to get relegated from the Premier League.
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Niclas Fullkrug is AC Milan-bound, leaving West Ham short on a number nine, especially with Callum Wilson not viewed as a regular starter by Nuno.
According to Area Napoli, the Hammers have made it known that they want to sign Lauriente in the January transfer window.
Via intermediaries, West Ham have expressed interest in the French striker and have made contact with the Serie A side over the next steps.
Sunderland previously made an effort to sign the 27-year-old, but he failed to agree on a deal to move to the Stadium of Light.
However, the Black Cats now find themselves in a promising position in the Premier League, while the Hammers are in a relegation battle.
Napoli are also admirers of Lauriente but cannot guarantee him a starting berth, which will not be the case at the London Stadium.
Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty ImagesSassuolo value Lauriente at £22million
Sassuolo are willing to part ways with their forward for a £22million fee in the January transfer window.
Even if it is an initial loan, they want that amount to be included as an obligation at the end of the loan deal.
It remains to be seen where he is on the Hammers’ wishlist, as they have been linked with a host of strikers.
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Troy Parrott is high on West Ham’s radar and the club are also considering Wolves forward Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Lauriente is unlikely to take precedence over them, but this could be a deal the Irons decide to revisit closer to the end of the window if they fail to land their desired targets.
Money is there to be spent, but it remains to be seen how much they can generate from player sales before splashing out funds on new signings.
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