West Ham want to sign Breel Embolo this summer
West Ham United want to sign Borussia Monchengladbach forward Breel Embolo, according to 90min.
The online outlet have shared that David Moyes is desperate for reinforcements in the final third at the London Stadium.
Embolo has been away with Switzerland at the EUROs, scoring against Wales and helping his country past France.
It is reported that contact has already been made.
The Irons are said to have enquired about the availability of the forward, although it isn’t clear what the response will be.
Embolo will be away on a summer break as things stand, and will likely miss the most of pre-season ahead of the Bundesliga and the Premier League.
Other targets such as Tammy Abraham and Adam Hlozek have been described as unlikely arrivals throughout the summer.
First choice?
Even if Embolo arrives this summer, Michail Antonio is still backed to keep his spot as the main man in the final third.
That could be a deal-breaker for any big names wanted by the Hammers, as they will want to start most games domestically and in Europe.
Embolo only scored five goals in the Bundesliga last season, making 31 appearances and 15 of those were off the bench.
His former manager Marco Rose labelled his skills as “incredible” in recent times, and Moyes could be licking his lips at the prospect of bringing him in.
The Swiss striker has great pace despite his towering presence and proved he can bully defences against Wales at the EUROs.
Given those attributes, he could easily offer the Irons what Antonio does at the London Stadium going forward beyond this season.
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