Christian Benteke And Alexandre Lacazette Are Transfer Targets For West Ham

 

West Ham have identified Christian Benteke, Michy Batshuayi and Alexandre Lacazette as priority transfer targets as they chase one of Europe's top centre-forwards this summer. The Hammers are on course to finish in a European qualification spot and could even claim a Champions League place, and they believe they are in a position to attract the best talent.

A source says that the club has earkmarked Marseille's Batshuayi, Liverpool's Benteke and Lyon's Lacazette and they are prepared to pay as much as £40m to land one of these players. Benteke has struggled to nail down a first-team place at Liverpool since Jurgen Klopp's arrival and his future at Anfield remains uncertain. The Belgium international has not started a Premier League game since January 2 against West Ham and he has scored just once in his last 16 appearances.

Interest in 22years old Belgium international Batshuayi is high and he would be available for upwards of £30m. Tottenham, Newcastle, Stoke, Juventus and Atletico Madrid have all made inquiries and on the back 17 goals in 39 appearances in all competitions this season, he is expected to move on this summer.