Amina UmarWest Ham United is intensifying their pursuit of Genoa striker Albert Gudmundsson, with a summer transfer increasingly likely, according to CaughtOffside. The Iceland international, valued at £25-30 million, is also being targeted by Tottenham and Inter Milan, with the latter currently leading the race.
However, West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui is eager to strengthen his attacking options, having relied heavily on Jarrod Bowen for goals last season. With a modest budget of £85-100 million, Lopetegui is focused on improving the defense and bringing in reliable attackers, with Gudmundsson high on his list.The West Ham manager is determined to reshape the squad and push the Hammers back into the Premier League’s top six.
Sporting director Tim Steidten, known for his savvy budget management at Bayer Leverkusen, is working closely with Lopetegui to identify the right players.Reducing the squad’s average age, which was one of the highest in the league last season, is also a priority. Lopetegui appears to be targeting players who fit his style of play, avoiding mismatched signings of the past.Gudmundsson, with his impressive goal-scoring record in Serie A, fits the bill.
West Ham fans will be hoping that the club can secure his signature and bring him to the London Stadium.In other West Ham news, Ben Johnson has completed a medical, signaling a transfer update from the London Stadium. With Lopetegui at the helm, West Ham is poised for a busy summer transfer window. Only time will tell if they can secure Gudmundsson’s signature and achieve their goals for the season.
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