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title: "West Ham United: Hammers enquiry made for Adam Armstrong"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-06-13T11:05:04Z"
modified: "2021-06-13T11:05:04Z"
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# West Ham United: Hammers enquiry made for Adam Armstrong

**According to a report by [the Lancashire Telegraph](https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/19368068.latest-interest-blackburn-rovers-top-scorer-adam-armstrong/), West Ham United have made an enquiry for Blackburn Rovers talisman Adam Armstrong – pushing their name to the ‘front of the queue’ alongside Fulham.**

### The Lowdown: West Ham in striker chase…

As reported by [Claret & Hugh](https://www.claretandhugh.info/candh-exclusive-moyes-wants-three-positions-filled/), the Irons have three priority positions for this summer in securing a permanent deal for Jesse Lingard, acquiring a new centre-back and landing a prolific striker.

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Michail Antonio was in and out of the team over 2020/2021 [due to injury problems](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/apr/09/michael-antonio-could-miss-rest-of-season-west-ham-david-moyes), so West Ham are now eyeing a new forward as they aim to impress in Europe next season.

This will be a key summer transfer window for the Hammers who arguably need more strength in depth to compete over 2021/2022.

### The Latest: West Ham enquiry made…

As per the Lancashire Telegraph, West Ham have made an enquiry for Armstrong and have subsequently leaped ahead in the race for his signature.

[West Ham latest news!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/west-ham-latest-news-2/)

Their main transfer contenders, Fulham, have also lodged an enquiry and are right up there with them.

Armstrong appears unlikely to sign a new deal at Ewood Park and he enjoyed another prolific goalscoring season over 20/21 – bagging 29 strikes in all competitions with 28 in the Championship ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/adam-armstrong/profil/spieler/250426)).

However, there is apparently a ‘stand-off’ between the 24-year-old’s suitors, including West Ham, with clubs involved said to be put off by his [£20 million asking price.](https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/19368068.latest-interest-blackburn-rovers-top-scorer-adam-armstrong/)

### The Verdict: Shortlist…

His numbers in front of goal point to a fruitful striking option for West Ham this summer but £20m may be a bit steep in this difficult financial climate for a second tier forward.

The Hammers have also been linked to alternative options like Youssef En-Nesyri and Tammy Abraham ([ExWHUemployee](https://www.patreon.com/posts/exwhuemployee-49079836?utm_medium=post_notification_email&utm_source=post_link&utm_campaign=patron_engagement&token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJyZWRpc19rZXkiOiJpbnN0YW50LWFjY2Vzczo3M2JjNWI0Yi0wYzc3LTRhMjktYmE3Mi02MzVjYmJkZjU5ZTYifQ.X_dE9HYebEkhwoT_SQRAPUD5o_tlsM36hCBjjTffz7I)) and they both could offer more value for money given their experience at the top level.

However, we shouldn’t rule Armstrong out as a candidate completely – especially considering he has been tipped before as a potentially ‘perfect signing’ (Gabriel Agbonlahor, [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/agbonlahor-moyes-told-to-launch-west-ham-bid-for-next-ollie-watkins/)).

A long summer awaits and West Ham must consider all options carefully.

***In other news: ‘Incredible’…Sky Sports pundit raves as West Ham allegedly eye ‘fantastic signing’, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-united-paul-robinson-raves-as-hammers-eye-chris-wood/)***