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title: "West Ham United: Journalist makes Duvan Zapata transfer claim"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-united-duvan-zapata-latest-transfer-news-whufc-update/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2022-02-03T12:40:03Z"
modified: "2022-02-03T12:40:03Z"
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# West Ham United: Journalist makes Duvan Zapata transfer claim

**As per [90min](https://www.90min.com/posts/west-ham-fail-with-last-gasp-move-duvan-zapata) reporters Toby Cudworth and Graeme Bailey, yet another attacker was ‘very’ interested in joining West Ham last month, as an update emerged involving Atalanta striker Duvan Zapata.**

### The Lowdown: Attackers wanted West Ham…

Throughout January, there were varying reports of attackers wanting to link up with David Moyes in east London. Indeed, [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/12508492/gabriel-barbosa-west-ham-hold-talks-over-signing-flamengo-striker-nicknamed-gabigol) first claimed that prolific Flamengo striker Gabriel Barbosa was keen on a move to England as the Hammers entered talks over his signature.

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Meanwhile, later in the month, reliable club insiders [ExWHUemployee](https://www.patreon.com/posts/transfer-update-61905178) and [Claret & Hugh](https://www.claretandhugh.info/candh-exclusive-lingards-hammers-dream-crushed/) both claimed that Manchester United playmaker Jesse Lingard preferred West Ham over other suitors like Newcastle.

In another update, [90min](https://www.90min.com/posts/west-ham-fail-with-last-gasp-move-duvan-zapata) reporters Cudworth and Bailey claim they weren’t the only forwards who fancied a move to the London Stadium.

### The Latest: Zapata was ‘very’ interested…

According to [their information](https://www.90min.com/posts/west-ham-fail-with-last-gasp-move-duvan-zapata), Serie A star Zapata was also ‘very interested in joining’ amid West Ham’s 11th-hour bid to sign the player.

However, despite his eagerness, the Irons and recruitment chief Rob Newman couldn’t complete his signing in time, even despite submitting a deal sheet to the Premier League.

### The Verdict: Blow…

The Colombia international would’ve been a brilliant signing for Moyes, especially going by his [nine goals and five assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/duvan-zapata/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/73794) over 16 appearances in the Italian top flight this season.

Also, Zapata’s physical presence would’ve been suited to England, with the 6 foot 2 powerhouse branded a ‘beast’ and ‘so big’ by his former Atalanta teammate Papu Gomez ([Goal](https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/zapata-shorts-look-like-underwear-atalanta-skipper-gomez/1hvzuq751cjl21joleydeagk97)).

Alas, West Ham’s long, drawn-out search for a centre-forward looks set to continue into the summer transfer window.

***In other news: ‘Ready’…Source close to 6 foot 2 colossus hints he could join West Ham! Find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-united-agent-refuses-to-rule-out-david-hancko-move-to-east-london/)***