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title: "West Ham United: GSB now want to sign Besiktas forward Cyle Larin"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-united-gsb-now-want-to-sign-besiktas-forward-cyle-larin/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-05-27T13:05:49Z"
modified: "2021-05-27T13:05:49Z"
---

# West Ham United: GSB now want to sign Besiktas forward Cyle Larin

**According to a report by Turkish newspaper Sozcu, via [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/west-ham-west-brom-following-19-goal-forward-may-need-offer-e15m/), GSB and West Ham United are now interested in signing Beskitas forward Cyle Larin this summer.**

### The Lowdown: Hammers striker search continues

Irons boss David Moyes has been on the hunt for a new forward since January, with the Scotsman himself confirming that [bids had indeed been lodged](https://www.claretandhugh.info/moyes-confirms-transfer-bid/) in attempts to bolster the forward line.

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Now, it is seen as one of the priority positions for West Ham alongside a permanent deal for 2020/2021 loanee Jesse Lingard ([Claret & Hugh).](https://www.claretandhugh.info/moyes-summer-window-options-crystal-clear/)

### The Latest: West Ham now want Larin

Sozcu, bringing an update from the continent, now believe that West Ham and GSB want to sign [23-goal striker](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cyle-larin/leistungsdaten/spieler/343463) Larin this summer with West Bromwich Albion also interested.

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The Turkish Super Lig club will apparently demand around [€10-15m (£8.6m-£12.9m)](https://sportwitness.co.uk/west-ham-west-brom-following-19-goal-forward-may-need-offer-e15m/)for Larin which could come as quite a meagre fee given his stellar contributions.

Over 2020/2021, the 26-year-old bagged 19 top flight goals, three Turkish Cup strikes and one in the Champions League qualifying rounds – racking up an [impressive total overall.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cyle-larin/leistungsdaten/spieler/343463)

As such, West Ham now allegedly want him as Moyes scours the market for a prolific forward.

### The Verdict: Bargain for the Hammers?

Lauded as an ‘absolute predator’ by Canada head coach John Herdman (via [Total Soccer News](https://www.totalsoccerproject.com/2021/03/cyle-larin-hat-trick-kicks-off-canadas-2022-qatar-world-cup-qualifying-campaign/)), Larin could be exactly what West Ham need despite his lack of experience in a competitive division like the Premier League.

He also averaged an impressive 2.1 shots per 90 for Besiktas over 2020/2021 domestically and won six Man of the Match awards ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/273229/Show/Cyle-Larin)) – potentially highlighting he would be a snip for his alleged price tag.

A dominant force in the air too, winning [2.3 aerial duels per match](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/273229/Show/Cyle-Larin) on average, Larin may be the perfect surprise striking option for West Ham this summer.

***In other news: West Ham fans flock to big club announcement, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/west-ham-united-hammers-fans-buzz-as-club-confirm-thierry-nevers-signing/)***