West Ham can sign these three players as Jesse Lingard alternatives
West Ham have lost out on the signing of Jesse Lingard who joined Nottingham Forest on a 12-month deal, which has now been officially confirmed.
The Hammers have been in the market to sign a player to bolster the attacking department and therefore, the latest development would be a serious setback.
West Ham Zone are bringing you a list of three possible alternatives the Irons can turn to strengthen the squad.
Ben-Brereton Diaz
West Ham have been linked with Blackburn Rovers striker Ben-Brereton Diaz, according to Daily Mail. In the 2021-22 season, the Chile International scored 22 goals and provided three assists in 37 Championship appearances [Transfermarkt].
Hirving Lozano
Another player the Hammers have been linked with is Napoli winger Hirving Lozano, according to Tuttomercatoweb. In the 2021-22 season, Mexico International scored five goals and provided five assists in 30 Serie A appearances.
Alex Oxlade Chamberlain
Alex Oxlade Chamberlain is also a player who has been linked with West Ham United, according to talkSPORT. In the 2021-22 season at Anfield, England International only made 17 appearances in the Premier League, scoring two goals and providing one assist [Transfermarkt].
Verdict
West Ham are preparing for their second successive season in Europe and it is time that they right the wrongs of last season.
As manager David Moyes rued the lack of attacking options in the final third, the club must only make a move for a player who has a proven record in front of the goal more than anything else.
Therefore, Diaz seems like an ideal fit for that role as he can play as a forward but is also versatile enough to play on the wings as well.