West Ham United are reportedly eyeing up a potential move for Freiburg winger Roland Sallai in the January transfer window.
The Lowdown: Reinforcements needed
West Ham are currently struggling near the foot of the Premier League table, just one point above the relegation zone after losing four games in a row.
They have only managed to score a mere 13 goals in the division so far, the fourth-fewest of all 20 teams, and should be looking at attacking reinforcements in order to help bolster their squad for the second part of the season, which includes a UEFA Conference League campaign as well.
The Latest: Sallai interest
Taking to Twitter, journalist Bence Bocsak has revealed that the Hammers are one of five clubs ‘interested’ in signing Sallai in January, and Freiburg want €20m (£17.7m) in order to sanction a move:
“Many clubs are interested in Roland Sallai (25) in January. He switched agencies recently and is open to a move. Lazio, Wolverhampton, West Ham, Sevilla and Fiorentina are all possible destinations. He has 4 G/As in his last 4 Hungarian caps. Freiburg want €20m.”
The Verdict: Get it done?
David Moyes could do with some more attacking options in his squad, and Sallai would offer excellent squad depth.
Hailed as a player who ‘can decide a game on his own‘ by former Bundesliga and Hungary goalkeeper Gabor Kiraly, the 25-year-old boasts 32 goals and 25 assists at club level in his senior career so far (Transfermarkt), while he also has 14 goal contributions in 38 caps for Hungary.
Sallai is not afraid to have a pop at goal, ranking in the 83rd percentile for average shots per game of all wingers in Europe’s top five leagues over the past year, while he also boasts a significant aerial threat, ranking in the 94th percentile for aerials won per match (FBRef).
He actually shares a similar playing style to Irons wingers Jarrod Bowen and Said Benrahma, so should be able to settle in quickly at the London Stadium.
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