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title: "West Ham: Kenny excited by potential ‘perfect’ Moyes signing"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2022-05-14T20:15:31Z"
modified: "2022-05-14T20:15:31Z"
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# West Ham: Kenny excited by potential ‘perfect’ Moyes signing

**Former [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) goalkeeper Paddy Kenny has been left excited by a potentially ‘perfect’ signing for David Moyes at [West Ham United.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/)**

### The Lowdown: West Ham set for busy summer…

The signing of a striker is just one wish for Moyes as he reportedly eyes three major additions.

[West Ham newest updates!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/west-ham-newest-updates/)

West Ham also have their sights on a [central defender and midfielder](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/west-ham-could-try-to-sign-to-goalkeeper-nick-pope-if-burnley-go-down-vlsvkf8q8) but priority should arguably be given to a new centre-forward, especially since they’re too overly-reliant on Michail Antonio in that position.

Some promising reports have emerged in recent days, particularly surrounding Arsenal striker and soon-to-be free agent Eddie Nketiah.

[The Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10798659/West-Ham-pole-position-sign-Arsenal-striker-Eddie-Nketiah-free-transfer-summer.html) claim West Ham are in pole position and seen as favourites to sign the 22-year-old on a Bosman deal, prompting Kenny to give his excited verdict.

### The Latest: Kenny reacts…

The 43-year-old, excited by this development, has told [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/west-ham-favourites-to-sign-perfect-eddie-nketiah-after-development-pundit/) this would be a ‘perfect’ signing for Moyes and ‘brilliant piece of business’.

He explained:

*“West Ham have needed a backup striker since January.*

*“I think it has cost them in the end because Antonio has dried up and his fitness is always in question anyway.*

*“If they have the opportunity to sign Nketiah on a free, well, he’s already in London. I imagine they are favourites.*

*“West Ham is a massive club as well, with a massive fan base. Any player would be lucky to go there.*

*“For me, it’s a great signing and it would be a brilliant piece of business if he comes on a free.*

*“I think he’s perfect for what they are looking for.”*

### The Verdict: Get it done…

The Englishman arguably fits Moyes’ idea of a top striker – young, hungry, homegrown and can find the net.

He’s been in fine recent form, scoring[four goals in his last five top flight games](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/eddie-nketiah/leistungsdaten/spieler/340324) under Mikel Arteta, and pundit Noel Whelan has also claimed in the past that he would be a ‘fantastic signing’ for West Ham – even likening Nketiah to Jermain Defoe [(Football Insider).](https://www.footballinsider247.com/west-ham-told-to-sign-next-jermain-defoe-amid-reported-update-pundit/)

As this many ex-professionals urge the Irons to do a deal, we believe this summer is better time as any given the forward’s pending exit.

***In other news: West Ham ‘monster’ set to leave as golden opportunity emerges for summer transfer, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-transfer-rumours-sevilla-moyes-yarmolenko-update-whufc-latest/)***