West Ham United has recently agreed to sign Daniel Cummings, a 19-year-old Celtic striker, on a four-year deal for a compensation fee of around £250,000. Cummings has been outstanding for Celtic’s youth team, scoring 29 goals in 37 appearances, and has already made his first-team debut in the Champions League. This signing is part of West Ham’s strategy to invest in young talent and strengthen their squad.¹ ²
Additionally, West Ham is reportedly in talks to sign other strikers, including:
– *Lucas Stassin*: A 20-year-old Belgian forward from Saint-Etienne, known for scoring 14 goals and providing 8 assists last season. West Ham is preparing to meet Saint-Etienne’s valuation of around £15 million.
– *Rocco Reitz*: A 23-year-old German midfielder with a €20m release clause, who has impressed with his passing and tackling skills. West Ham is leading the chase for Reitz, with Brighton and Fulham also in the mix.
– *Yuri Alberto*: A 24-year-old Brazilian striker from Corinthians, with whom West Ham has agreed personal terms. The deal’s completion depends on further negotiations.
– *Davie Selke*: A 30-year-old German forward who has scored 22 goals in 31 appearances for Hamburg. His contract is ending, and West Ham might snag him on a free transfer.³ ⁴ ⁵ ⁶