As reported by the Athletic, West Ham United are interested in VFL Wolfsburg striker Wout Weghorst as they continue the hunt for a new striker - prompting these Hammers fans to discuss this interesting development on social media.

Weghorst, who scored an impressive 25 goals in all competitions for the Bundesliga side last campaign, has been in phenomenal form over this past year.

The 28-year-old has also scored at least 16 league goals in each campaign since his move to Germany in 2018, cutting a prolific figure under departing Wolfsburg boss Oliver Glasner.

Resultingly, he has entered the radar of West Ham with the Athletic reporting they are now interested and watching his situation.

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Flocking to this development, these Hammers fans shared their wide array of opinions on the links with a fair few of them hoping for they make a move.

Meanwhile, fellow Irons dropped varying takes on Weghorst - find all of their best ones down below (via West Ham Central).

West Ham fans flock to Weghorst news

"YES YES YES!! I’ve been saying this for ages guys!!! He fits us perfectly!!!!!"

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"get him to the bowl now"

Credit: @whubenbagged

"sign him up!! I'd love to finally see a fellow countryman at west ham"

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"Moyes would love him"

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"I wish"

Credit: @_cxlwhu

"He is a workhorse tho"

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"Risk which could pay off, who knows."

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"Looks better than Haller"

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