West Ham United are among the frontrunners to sign Lorient striker Terem Moffi, according to reports.
The Lowdown: West Ham making moves…
Irons manager David Moyes was hugely boosted with a crucial 2-0 win over Everton at the London Stadium today, a result which eases the pressure on his position.
West Ham have also climbed out of the relegation zone with that victory, and it’s a result that the east London club could look to build upon to salvage their season.
Jarrod Bowen’s brace to secure all three points has provided a huge lift, and with 10 days of the January transfer window remaining, things could get better for Moyes with more additions.
The Latest: West Ham ‘leading the way’ for Moffi…
According to club insider ExWHUemployee via Patreon, West Ham and Ligue 1 outfit Nice are ‘leading the way’ for in-form forward Moffi.
While the player is thought to prefer remaining in France, the Hammers are hopeful of convincing him otherwise, coming as the 23-year-old is left out of today’s Lorient matchday squad.
The Verdict: Get it done…
Over the 2022/23 season. the Nigeria international has bagged a very impressive 12 goals in 17 league starts for the French top-flight side, rivalling the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Jonathan David as the division’s top scorers.
Moffi would provide both quality and the potential to be more of a long-term signing for the Irons, given his age and his evident potential to get even better.
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He has been called an ‘explosive talent’ by sections of the press over the last few seasons, with former Lorient boss Christophe Pelissier – now coach of Auxerre – absolutely raving over the 6 foot 3 talent.
He described Moffi as a ‘man of gold’ who ‘ticks all the boxes’ of a high-level player, and judging by plaudits like these, it’s clear why West Ham have taken a real interest in the 23-year-old.
