Sport nationWest Ham United are reportedly interested in signing Middlesbrough striker Emmanuel Latte Lath in the January transfer window. According to the Telegraph, the Hammers are keeping tabs on the 26-year-old Ivory Coast international, who has scored nine goals in 22 games for Middlesbrough this season.
West Ham are looking to bolster their attacking ranks after struggling in front of goal this term, with injuries to Michail Antonio and Jarrod Bowen further complicating their campaign. The club are also interested in signing Brighton’s Evan Ferguson and Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Hwang Hee-chan, but face stiff competition for the latter.
However, signing Latte Lath will not be an easy task, as Middlesbrough are desperate to hold on to their star striker. The club are chasing promotion to the Premier League and Latte Lath’s goals have been crucial to their campaign. Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick has already stated that Latte Lath is not for sale, which may force West Ham to look elsewhere for a striker.
Latte Lath’s impressive form has earned him praise from his teammates, with Finn Azaz recently dubbing him a “top top striker”. A move to the Premier League may appeal to Latte Lath, but he may choose to remain with Middlesbrough until the end of the season before making a decision on his future.
West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui is desperate to sign a striker in the January transfer window, and the club may need to table a significant offer to persuade Middlesbrough to sell Latte Lath. However, with Middlesbrough reluctant to sell, West Ham may need to explore other options to strengthen their attacking ranks.
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