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title: "West Ham United: London Stadium ‘potential destination’ for Alexandre Lacazette"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-united-london-stadium-potential-destination-for-alexandre-lacazette/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-09-25T08:36:19Z"
modified: "2021-09-25T08:36:19Z"
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# West Ham United: London Stadium ‘potential destination’ for Alexandre Lacazette

**As per[90min,](https://www.90min.com/posts/arsenal-transfer-news-alexandre-lacazette-contract-west-ham-lyon) West Ham United could now sign Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette with the player looking likely to leave ‘in the coming months’.**

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

Since the beginning of 2021, it has been one of manager David Moyes’ main transfer missions to bring a striker to West Ham but the club have faltered in their bids to do so.

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

Indeed, the Scotsman confirmed [January](https://www.claretandhugh.info/moyes-confirms-transfer-bid/) bids had been made to sign one and also revealed he was ‘[desperate](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-transfer-news-striker-moyes-b952699.html)‘ to bring one in during the summer window.

As a result, the Irons only have star striker Michail Antonio to choose from as an out-and-out centre forward option, but news has now emerged on another target.

### The Latest: West Ham ‘potential destination’ for Lacazette…

According to [90min](https://www.90min.com/posts/arsenal-transfer-news-alexandre-lacazette-contract-west-ham-lyon), West Ham are a ‘potential destination’ for Gunners forward Lacazette with the Frenchman looking likely to leave in the ‘coming months’.

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While he is increasingly expected to leave as a free agent next summer, the report refuses to completely rule out his exit in January – where Arsenal would still be able to command a small fee for his services.

The 30-year-old has plenty of admirers from overseas but, in a boost for West Ham, he is also open to remaining in England’s capital as both the Hammers and Crystal Palace eye a move.

### The Verdict: Good back up option?

Described as one of Arsenal’s[‘big’ and ‘senior’](https://www.goal.com/en/news/arteta-praise-lacazette-saka-arsenal-brighton/19rb6jgmtgbj81h7xcoxe8xr85) players by Mikel Arteta, Lacazette scored[17 goals in all competitions](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alexandre-lacazette/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/93720) last year under the Spaniard and West Ham could land him at a discounted price due to his contract situation – if the Gunners do indeed sell in January.

Valued at around [£25.2 million by Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alexandre-lacazette/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/93720), the odds are that GSB and co will have to pay significantly less considering Lacazette can agree pre-contracts with overseas clubs – meaning Arsenal will be eager to offload for whatever they can receive.

This puts West Ham in a strong negotiating position and his strikes last year indicate he would be a more than solid back up to Antonio.

***In other news: ‘I’ve heard…’ – Insider drops ‘boardroom level’ claim in possible boost for Moyes and West Ham, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-united-insider-drops-jarrod-bowen-claim-in-possible-boost-for-david-moyes/)***