According to Foot Mercato, West Ham are back 'in the running' to sign Montpellier striker Gaetan Laborde - coming after The Evening Standard reported a rejected January offer for the player.
The Lowdown: West Ham hunting strikers...
Time is fast running out for manager David Moyes to add to his attacking options for what is set to be a more congested 2021/2022 campaign.
West Ham's involvement in the Europa League means more games and the need for new additions, with signing a new forward thought to be one of Moyes' top priorities all window (Claret & Hugh).
New targets are entering the frame on a consistent basis, with 90min recently revealing that Netherlands striker Luuk de Jong has now emerged as an option for West Ham.
The Latest: West Ham re-join Laborde race...
As per Foot Mercato, another name is now being targeted by the Irons as they re-join the race to sign Laborde - coming after The Evening Standard revealed a failed January offer.
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The French striker formed a brilliant Ligue 1 partnership with Andy Delort last season with the duo scoring a combined 31 goals whilst also registering 17 assists between them (WhoScored).
West Ham are now again 'in the running' to sign him this summer alongside Rennes and it is believed that he will not be selected for Montpellier again in the event of a suitable offer.
The Verdict: Solid option?
Valued at around £13.5 million by Transfermarkt, Laborde's impressive 16-goal French top flight haul last season is overshadowed only by his career total of 83 in all competitions.
The 27-year-old is still yet to enter the prime of his career and particularly proficient in the air, coming as a real strength and, potentially, a different option for Moyes.
He could be one to watch out for as the end of the transfer window creeps ever closer, offering the manager a potentially cheaper option and a different style of play as a traditional target man.
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