West Ham United are reportedly keen on signing 23-year-old Toulouse striker Thijs Dallinga in the summer transfer window.
According to a report from Give Me Sport, West Ham United have identified Thijs Dallinga as a potential target for the summer transfer window. The Hammers are keen on signing a striker ahead of the 2024/25 season.
The Dutch striker has scored 16 goals this season, and he could prove to be a quality acquisition for the East London club. West Ham need to improve their attacking options in the summer. They need to sign a reliable goalscorer, and Dallinga could prove to be a solid long-term acquisition.
Michail Antonio is well past his peak, and Danny Ings has had his fair share of injury problems. The Hammers are currently missing a reliable goalscorer and it is no surprise that they are looking to bring in a reliable finisher in the summer. Recent reports have also linked them with other strikers like Ivan Toney.
West Ham have a quality squad, but they will still need to plug the gaps in the side this summer. If they can address their weakness during the summer transfer window, there could be a formidable unit next year. They should be pushing for European qualification and domestic trophies.
The East Londoners did well to win the UEFA Europa Conference League last season, and they are competing in the Europa League this year. West Ham will look to sustain that level in the coming seasons as well, and they must look to improve their squad.
Dallinga will fancy West Ham switch
A move to the Premier League will be an exciting opportunity for Dallinga as well, and he will look to prove himself in the English top flight. He has done quite well in Ligue 1, but a move to England will be a step up in his career.
West Ham are an attractive destination because of their recent performances in Europe, and it remains to be seen whether they can secure an agreement with to lose in the summer. The Hammers certainly have the financial means to get the deal done.
They have improved their attacking unit with the arrivals of James Ward-Prowse and Mohammed Kudus this season, and signing a reliable finisher could be the final piece of the puzzle for them.
