Lorient striker Terem Moffi's price tag is 'not a problem' as journalist Ignazio Genuardi shares an update on West Ham's transfer talks.
The Lowdown: Hammers eye move...
After sealing the signing of striker Danny Ings from Aston Villa, with the Englishman now having his medical, attention has turned to the addition of further signings before January 31.
Reports suggest the Premier League relegation-battlers have set their sights on a central defender as well as additions further forward as Wolves reportedly agree a deal to sign cult hero Irons centre-half Craig Dawson.
Despite the capture of Ings, reliable sources like journalist Alan Nixon refuse to rule out the addition of another attacker as West Ham enter contract talks over signing Moffi.
The in-form Ligue 1 star has been a player of real interest to David Moyes and the east Londoners with a £25 million bid made earlier this week.
The Latest: Genuardi shares Moffi update...
Taking to Twitter, reporter Genuardi has shared what he knows on West Ham's bid to sign the Nigerian forward.
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He claims the cost of a deal is no issue to the Hammers but are still waiting on Moffi to make a decision over the move - meanwhile, talks are ongoing in the background.
He explained:
"After finding a global agreement for the transfer of D.Ings (Aston Villa), #West #Ham continues to negotiate for #Moffi ( #Lorient ). The cost of the deal is not a problem, it is above all a question of convincing the Nigerian striker. The Hammers could do both."
The Verdict: Get it done...
The 23-year-old has stood out as Lorient's star player this year and arguably one of the French top flight's most exciting attackers.
Scoring 12 goals in 17 starts, Moffi's electric form has highlighted his proven goalscoring ability and the Nigerian could be a real asset under Moyes at the London Stadium.
Members of the media have lavished praise on the forward in recent seasons, calling him a 'big talent' and 'explosive', with Moffi's form seriously backing those tags.
West Ham are among the division's lowest goalscoring teams and it's clear they need firepower - especially with a reported injury to summer signing Gianluca Scamacca.
Getting a deal done for Moffi alongside Ings would be a real statement of intent as they battle to avoid a drop to the Championship.