[ad_pod ]West Ham are reportedly close to striking a deal for Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez.
What’s the story?
Well, according to Sky Sports, West Ham are “closing in†on an agreement for Gomez, and are willing to meet his €50m (about £43m) release clause.
The striker has been heavily linked with a move to East London ever since Marko Arnautovic’s future was cast into doubt earlier this month.
BBCÂreported a £35m bid from China for Arnautovic, although the Austrian international expressed his desire to remain a Hammer on FridayÂand has since signed a new contract.
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A new dawn
Despite some disappointing recent results, West Ham are absolutely flying under Manuel Pellegrini, finally producing the exciting, attacking football fans have been crying out for.
Last season’s upheaval against Burnley now seems a million years ago, as the club made good use of the summer, appointing a world class manager and backing him with big name signings. Now, a move for Gomez once again shows the club being proactive and brave in the transfer market.
22 year-old Gomez has scored nine times and added five assists in a struggling Celta side this season, per Whoscored, and his rare skillset of strength, speed, skill and tenacity is very similar to that of Arnautovic.
Even if the Austrian international does stay in East London beyond this season, the move for Gomez should have fans fully confident that the club have prepared for life without their talisman – who turns 30 in April.
So, West Ham fans, do you think Gomez will join? Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below…
