West Ham United are interested in acquiring the services of the 19-year-old Red Bull Salzburg forward Karim Konate.
According to a report by 90min, West Ham United are keen on having Karim Konate in their ranks. The Hammers are looking to add a new forward to their ranks and they have shortlisted a few players. The 19-year-old Red Bull Salzburg sensation is a part of their list of targets.
Konate came through the ranks at ASEC Mimosas before joining the Austrian club in the summer of 2022. After arriving, he spent the next six months out on loan at FC Liefering. Since returning to his parent club, the 19-year-old has gone from strength to strength.
The teenage sensation has featured in a total of 24 matches for the Austrian club and has contributed towards 17 goals. In the ongoing season, he has featured in a total of 15 games and has contributed towards 13 goals.
His exceptional form has attracted a lot of attention and he is on the radar of some of the biggest clubs. The Ivory Coast international has huge potential and West Ham United are one of the clubs interested in having him in their ranks.
The Hammers are looking to reinforce their attack. Michail Antonio and Danny Ings haven’t been at their best of late and both of them could part ways with the club next summer.
As a result, their Technical director Tim Steidten is keen on adding a new striker to their ranks. He feels it is time to add a young forward to the mix in order to sort things out for the short as well as long term. The 19-year-old has all the qualities to make it big and adding him to their ranks would surely help their cause.
Konate’s contract with the Austrian club runs until the summer of 2028. And, with almost five years left on his deal, signing the teenage sensation from Salzburg won’t be easy. However, the Hammers are willing to try their luck.
