West Ham currently have three centre-forwards, with new signing Niklas Flukluk starting for the Hammers at centre-forward level while Michail Antonio and Danny Ings could both leave the club this summer.
It was recently reported that West Ham could sell English forward Danny Ings in the upcoming transfer window, which could leave the club looking to acquire a new striker, meaning they could potentially sign former Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham from Roma this summer.
Currently, West Ham are also said to be interested in the La Liga striker. Recently, Atletico Madrid forward Sam Omorodion came very close to a move to Chelsea, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reporting that Omorodion did not join Chelsea this summer due to contractual issues.
⚠️🔵 Chelsea-bound Sam Omorodion is 100% off.
A serious problem has been confirmed and Omorodion is expected to return to Madrid within the next few hours…
…There’s a great chance to join another club in the next few days. 👀 pic.twitter.com/UHBElfmHXs
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 11, 2024
Atletico Madrid also signed Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez and Villarreal star Alexander Sorloth this summer, meaning Omorodion will likely see less playing time for Atletico Madrid this season, which is why he may want to move to another club this summer.
West Ham had expressed an interest in signing Omorodion earlier in the transfer window. Sam Omorodion’s performances in La Liga last season with Alaves suggest he could be a valuable addition to the West Ham fold. The 20-year-old made 35 appearances last season, scoring nine goals, which suggests he could contribute further as both a goalscorer and playmaker, making him an attractive option for West Ham.
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The signing of Omorodion could significantly strengthen West Ham’s squad next season, acquiring a promising young player capable of both scoring and assisting. It remains to be seen whether West Ham will sign Omorodion from Atletico Madrid this summer.