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title: "West Ham United: Sky Sports journalist breaks big Hugo Ekitike update"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-united-reims-sky-sports-lyall-thomas-hugo-ekitike-update-latest-whufc-transfer-news/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2022-01-29T11:10:53Z"
modified: "2022-01-29T11:10:53Z"
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# West Ham United: Sky Sports journalist breaks big Hugo Ekitike update

**Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/skysportslyall/status/1487089012523388937?s=21), reliable reporter Lyall Thomas of Sky Sports has broken a big transfer update out of West Ham United involving Reims striker Hugo Ekitike.**

### The Lowdown: West Ham set for final push…

Over this past week, reports have indicated that the Hammers and manager David Moyes are set for a final winter window push for new additions as January nears it’s end.

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

West Ham have, thus far, failed to confirm the signing of a new striker or centre-half to strengthen the Scotsman’s squad with head of recruitment Rob Newman set for a busy few days.

The Irons are reportedly in[talks to sign Marseille defender Duje Caleta-Car](https://www.patreon.com/posts/61665962) as they attempt to reach a compromise, with Moyes and co after a loan deal while the Ligue 1 giants are looking for permanent transfer.

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Sharing more news on West Ham’s last minute plans, Sky reporter Thomas has some news on striker target Ekitike.

### The Latest: West Ham in last gasp talks…

According to his sources, West Ham are in talks to sign the exciting French forward for Moyes who could cost ‘in excess’ of €30 million (£25m).

“Another new one emerging this evening via Dharmesh Sheth and myself,” he explained on [Twitter.](https://twitter.com/skysportslyall/status/1487089012523388937?s=21)

“West Ham are interested in Hugo Ekitike and one source saying talks have begun. Stade Reims still asking for in excess of €30m.”

### The Verdict: Worth it?

£25 million could be a big financial gamble for a starlet who only has half a season of prolific European top flight form under his belt.

While the dazzling 19-year-old has [drawn comparisons to Kylian Mbappe](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/who-hugo-ekitike-teenage-wonderkid-22708363), Ekitike’s eight goals and three assists over [19 Ligue 1 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/hugo-ekitike/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/709726) this season may not be quite enough to justify such a bid.

If West Ham and Newman can whittle down that asking price, Reims’ prized gem could be worth the swoop, but if not, it may be worth re-considering other targets.

The issue for Moyes is time and just how long the club have to weigh alternatives in these crunch final days.

***In other news: BBC journalist: West Ham offer made to sign ‘amazing’ attacker who club believe is worth ‘£50m’, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-united-bbc-simon-stone-jesse-lingard-update-latest-whufc-transfer-news-irons/)***