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5 strikers West Ham are linked to and their chances of joining

By Scott Johnson

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea reacts to having his goal dissallowed during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea FC at Selhurst Park on December 30, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea reacts to having his goal dissallowed during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea FC at Selhurst Park on December 30, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images) /
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NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA – JULY 06: Maximiliano Gomez of Uruguay in action during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Winner Game 49 and Winner Game 50 at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on July 6, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA – JULY 06: Maximiliano Gomez of Uruguay in action during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Winner Game 49 and Winner Game 50 at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on July 6, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

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Maxi Gomez

The big move that has the most potential for me is Maxi Gomez of Celta Vigo. He has a release clause in his contract of a fee similar to that which we will sell Arnie for, if he does go. At 22 he is young and improving and Pellegrini believes he will fit the system he wants to work at the club. As such the Hammers are likely to push the budget where possible, like they did for Anderson.

Gomez, for me, would make up for the loss of Arnautovic. I think the Austrian is better now, but in terms of potential and the long term future of the club, both playing wise and financially, Gomez is a better deal. This season we may not get as high as we want up the league. However with Gomez at the helm we are more likely to be able to fire our way to European contention in the future.

dark. Next. Can West Ham afford to let Chicharito leave?

If the Hammers can lose their top striker but get the services of someone like Gomez in then we’ll be showing we’re an improving club. Barcelona are rumoured to be interested here, but the hard work could be worth it. Only the club knows what will happen, but there are some good options out there. What will our strikeforce be come February 1st?

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