West Ham United are reportedly keen on signing 29-year-old Portuguese international Andre Silva from Bundesliga club RB Leipzig.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, West Ham United officials have been in touch with Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig regarding a move for Andre Silva, and they have been encouraged that a move is possible in January for the Portuguese international.
The 29-year-old striker has not been at his best this season. and he is not a key player for the Bundesliga outfit anymore. It is no surprise that they are prepared to let him leave this month amid his links with West Ham United. Silva has previously proven himself to be a reliable performer for multiple clubs and he could be a useful acquisition for the East London club.
The Hammers need a quality striker, and the Portuguese international could be quite useful for them during the second half of the season. It remains to be seen whether they decide to sign the player on loan or permanently.
Andre Silva could thrive at West Ham
A fresh start could be ideal for Silva as well. The 29-year-old will be desperate to get his career back on track with regular football, and West Ham could provide him with that opportunity. The option to move to the Premier League can be quite attractive for most players, and Silva is likely to be tempted to join the London club.
The East London outfit have an ambitious project and a talented squad at their disposal. They could be pushing for trophies in the coming season, and Andre Silva could fancy being a part of their project.
West Ham had a disappointing first half of the season, and they will be hoping to bounce back strongly in the coming weeks. The Hammers have brought in a new manager, and they need to bring in a couple of quality signings as well.
Signing a quality striker should be a top priority for them. Summer signing Niclas Fullkrug has struggled with injury problems, and Silva could be his replacement. He could share the goalscoring burden with the former Borussia Dortmund star. It remains to be seen whether West Ham can get the deal done.
