West Ham United are battling to sign soon-to-be free agent and Torino striker Andrea Belotti for David Moyes this summer as an update comes to light this week.

The Lowdown: Moyes eyeing new forward...

Hammers boss Moyes is reportedly eyeing a new forward signing for his side this summer, coming after the club couldn't finalise the addition of a striker in January.

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West Ham were apparently very close to signing Atalanta ace Duvan Zapata in the final hours of deadline day, but after the player went AWOL, with phone calls to entourage left unanswered, Moyes and co ultimately missed out.

The Irons are currently gearing for their crunch semi-final second leg against Frankfurt in the Europa League on Thursday evening but that hasn't stopped both owners GSB and head of recruitment Rob Newman gearing up for the 2022/2023 Premier League season.

The Latest: Insider shares Belotti update...

According to 'insider' and Italian football reporter Rudy Galetti, speaking to Tribal Football, West Ham are in a 'battle' to sign Belotti for Moyes this summer.

Touted as 'one of the most followed players in Europe', the 28-year-old is set to be a man in demand this summer with his contract expiring in June.

West Ham are in the mix to sign Belotti on a Bosman with the striker's imminent 'final decision' expected in the 'next few weeks'.

The Verdict: Right man for Moyes?

Scoring a career total 158 goals and still in his prime, Belotti could prove to be a pretty astute signing and capable back-up for Michail Antonio - especially at zero initial transfer cost.

An established Italy international with over 40 caps for the Azzurri, Torino's captain will certainly be attracting major interest as one of the big name free agents up for grabs at the end of 2021/2022.

West Ham will face many competitors in the race for Belotti but landing the forward would be a smart of piece of business by Moyes.

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