Tony Cottee expects West Ham to move for Adam Armstrong
Former West Ham striker Tony Cottee has praised David Moyes’ recruitment and predicts a move for Adam Armstrong in the summer.
The Irons considered an £8million bid for the striker in January, and he was a target along with several other forwards.
Cottee anticipates Moyes to add to his dearth of striking options, suggesting Armstrong may not be the only attacker to join.
He told Claret & Hugh, “I fully expect a move for Blackburn’s Adam Armstrong who is a 5ft 8in frontman along with a bigger more physical type.
“His signings are remarkable and he will need to find a way of signing Jesse Lingard who has been remarkable.”
A lot to prove
Armstrong has the potential to be another Moyes bargain but there are some concerns about his style and experience.
Everton’s interest in the striker suggests there is talent there, while Dean Ashton is a fan of his “brilliant movement”.
The 24-year-old also has 19 goals and three assists in an average Blackburn Rovers side this season.
Performing in the Premier League is a different matter altogether, though, not to mention the fact we may also be competing in Europe next term.
Armstrong has never played a Premier League game so he reminds us of Jordan Hugill a little too much.
Moreover, we are in greater need of a striker with similar attributes to Michail Antonio.
While Armstrong is a poacher like our frontman, he lacks his physicality and ability to hold up the ball.
Even at £10million – which is what Blackburn value him at – he would be a risk, so we are keen for the recruitment team to expand their search a little further.
In other West Ham news, Rio Ferdinand urges Jesse Lingard to seek permanent move after West Ham loan.