Journalist Pete O'Rourke says West Ham United could be making a 'really exciting signing' if they manage to bring Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins to the London Stadium.
The Lowdown: Moyes eyeing Watkins...
The east Londoners, after just missing out on a place in the Premier League top six last season to Man United, are looking to go again for 2022/23 with fresh additions in the transfer market.
A striker is reportedly high on the agenda for Moyes with West Ham seriously short of options and alternatives to mainstay forward Michail Antonio in the attacking areas.
Reliable journalist Simon Jones of The Daily Mail backs that the Hammers are eyeing a move for Villa star Watkins, even if it will be a difficult deal to pull off.
The Latest: O'Rourke makes Watkins claim...
Speaking to GiveMeSport, journalist O'Rourke says West Ham could make a 'really exciting signing' for Moyes if they do somehow get Watkins in.
He explained:
“I think he’d be a really exciting signing for West Ham and all their fans. He’s really proved at Aston Villa over the last couple of years that he is a top player, who I think can only get better as well.
“West Ham, obviously they’ve needed a new striker for the last few transfer windows and haven’t been able to bring the right one in.”
The Verdict: Push the boat out?
Villa are likely to demand at least £50 million for Watkins but such an investment could be worth it from West Ham's perspective.
According to WhoScored, the 26-year-old finished 2021/2022 as one of Steven Gerrard's best-performing players and top goal scorer domestically with 11 strikes and two assists.
He ranked among their top-five by average match rating per 90 with Watkins also taking the second-most shots at goal every game - just behind sensational January signing Philippe Coutinho (WhoScored).
There's arguably few better alternatives already proven in England and we believe GSB should attempt a move at the very least.
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