West Ham have excelled under the guidance of Manuel Pellegrini and are looking to continue their rise in the second half of the campaign, although a major void is threatening to rip through the squad.
Marko Arnautovic is widely reported to be closing in on a move to Chinese side Shanghai SIPG and his departure would leave the Hammers in need of a new striker to lead the line at the London Stadium.
According to Football.London, West Ham are considering a swoop for Sevilla striker Wissam Ben Yedder, who has scored six goals in the Europa League this season, and it is fair to say Hammers fans are delighted with a potential swoop.
The 28-year-old France international has the experience that suggests he would be capable of immediately settling into the Premier League and, although his signature would be costly, fans took to social media to urge the club to make a move.
We have gathered some of the comments below.
Ben Yedder is better than Chicha
— Marnz™️ (@D_Marnz) January 12, 2019
I’d have Ben Yedder!!
— James Smith???? (@jamessmith0305) January 13, 2019
Ben Yedder – isn't like for like, in fact literally almost opposite in most ways but would be an insane signing. 23 G+A in 27 games
— ???? (@Fluuked) January 13, 2019
Ben yedder. Could have had him for 8 million a few years ago and we didn't get him
— was pivotal payet (@jackw815) January 13, 2019
West Ham need to go and get an striker from outside the league I think, all the PL strikers are either not going to be sold to us or not a good enough replacement for Arnautovic, maybe someone like Ben Yedder or Rebic
— Lewis Brown (@LewisBrown97) January 13, 2019
Ben Yedder is a perfect replacement for Arnie, not the same player no. But I’d say he’s more prolific in front of goal which is clear to see this season…
— Lucas (@lucasnaz25) January 12, 2019
Jovic or Ben Yedder!! Mitrovic wouldn’t be bad either https://t.co/TxPN2FOUt9
— Ollie (@Ollie_WHUFC) January 13, 2019
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