Nuno Espirito Santo desperate for answers as ex-striker impresses in more West Ham backlash

Nuno Espirito Santo needs to find a scoring striker for West Ham.

Since arriving, Nuno has left a good impression as West Ham boss, but there are clear areas that will need to be fixed in January.

One of the Hammers’ main issues is the striker department as Niclas Fullkrug struggles with injury, and Callum Wilson‘s quality is also under question.

Youngster Callum Marshall has been highlighted for West Ham, as he could play a big part for Nuno from now until January.

However, one deal made back in 2024 is now coming back to haunt them.

Niclas Fullkrug in West Ham action
Credit: Imago

Ex-West Ham player Divin Mubama shines for England’s U21s

Young striker Divin Mubama was short of opportunities at West Ham under then head coach David Moyes, before being sold to Manchester City.

In the summer, City sent him on loan to Stoke, where he has shined.

West Ham were confident they had made the right call on Mubama, but have now been made to look silly after a matter of months.

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Mubama against Moldova

Mubama, still 20, starred as England’s highly-rated under-21s side beat Moldova 4-0 in their Euro qualification showdown on 10 October.

West Ham fans have reacted on social media to another controversial decision sanctioned by David Sullivan, which is no surprise.

West Ham fans react to Divin Mubama form as David Moyes comes under fire

Mubama came onto the scene while Moyes was at the club. While he made 18 appearances for the Hammers across two seasons, he failed to establish himself as a trustworthy option.

Several West Ham fans were left unhappy after yet another display of brilliance, showing that the backlash surrounding his exit is going nowhere.

It’s clear how Hammers fans feel about Mubama’s exit, as he was one of the most promising players to come through the ranks recently.

Rather than find a suitable loan for him, they let him go for good.

West Ham must hope that Nuno can find a solution for their striker crisis, or it could be a long slog before the January window, as points may be scarce.

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