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title: "West Ham United: Hammers believe they are in pole positon for Paul Onuachu"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-united-hammers-believe-they-are-in-pole-positon-for-paul-onuachu/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-06-24T20:10:09Z"
modified: "2021-06-24T20:10:09Z"
---

# West Ham United: Hammers believe they are in pole positon for Paul Onuachu

**According to a report by [OwnGoalNigeria.com](https://www.owngoalnigeria.com/2021/06/23/paul-onuachu-prime-to-complete-26m-transfer-to-english-premier-league-side/#respond), bringing a development on the Paul Onuachu saga, West Ham United now believe they are in pole position to sign the player this summer.**

### The Lowdown: West Ham eyeing Onuachu…

Various claims from Nigeria have surfaced over this last week detailing West Ham and their seemingly heavy interest in Genk striker Onuachu.

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[Allnigeriasoccer.com](https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=40215) relayed just last week that the Irons are in a two-horse race with Premier League rivals Brighton for the player.

That same outlet then claimed manager David Moyes [personally told West Ham hierarchy](https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=40250) to lodge an official summer bid, with the Scotsman apparently eager to beat competitors to his signature.

### The Latest: West Ham believe they are leading…

As per this latest claim, from OwnGoalNigeria, West Ham now believe they are in pole position to sign Onuachu ahead of other clubs.

[West Ham latest!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/west-ham-latest/)

Both the Hammers and Brighton have been told by Genk that the 27-year-old will cost £26 million to sign this summer, but West Ham are hopeful of negotiating that figure down with add-ons.

So far, it’s a ‘straight battle’ between the Seagulls and West Ham for Onuachu – but the latter side are convinced they’re winning the race for his signature.

### The Verdict: Do it GSB…

The Super Eagles international comes as a very fruitful alternative to more expensive targets like Tammy Abraham, who is said to be valued at [around £40m.](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/04/28/chelsea-ready-offload-tammy-abraham-40m-club-plot-overhaul-forward/)

At nearly half the price, West Ham could land a proficient goal scorer who bagged a head-turning 35 strikes in all competitions over 2020/2021 ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/paul-onuachu/profil/spieler/272855)).

While there is an argument to be made that these goals came in Belgium, any striker with those kind of numbers in a top flight should be attracting attention.

Former AFC Wimbledon striker and England international John Fashanu certainly believes he is worth the praise, lauding him as a ‘goal king’ in an interview with [Punch.](https://punchng.com/hes-goal-king-fashanu-hails-onuachu/)

***In other news: West Ham now willing to pay £34.1m for this ‘excellent’ powerhouse, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-united-agent-responds-as-hammers-willing-to-pay-over-40m-for-en-nesyri/)***