West Ham must pay £20m for Paul Onuachu, Atletico Madrid frontrunners
West Ham United have been told they will have to pay £20million to sign Genk forward Paul Onuahcu, according to the Daily Mail.
The newspaper have reported on their website that the Irons have now been joined by Spurs and Atletico Madrid in the hunt.
It is suggested that the Spanish champions are currently leading the race for the Nigerian goal machine, though.
The race is really starting to heat up now as numerous clubs take an interest in Onuachu this season.
With the striker also changing agents recently, it looks as though the 27-year-old is ready for the next step in his career.
Despite the Irons making enquiries and Madrid being said to be the frontrunner, it looks as though the Spanish side may miss out.
Onuachu is said to prefer a move to the Premier League, which throws the ball into the court of West Ham.
First-hand scout.
The Irons welcome the Belgian side to the London Stadium tomorrow for the Europa League clash, where Onuachu will likely start.
Should the Nigerian be involved and watch the Hammers dominate and leave with a big win, he would surely fancy a move to the capital.
Michail Antonio is keeping the injuries away so far this season, but one problem would create major issues for David Moyes.
Sebastien Haller is smashing it at Ajax, but the Ivorian has still not been replaced since he left last January.
Onuachu could be the perfect signing to complete this squad, and there will be many eyes watching tomorrow evening against the Belgians.
In other West Ham United news, Fabrizio Romano has claimed that this ‘Awesome’ star is set to make a decision on his future amid Irons interest
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