Manuel Pellegrini has a plethora of strikers at West Ham United, but each of their futures are far from guaranteed, which led one supporter to suggest we sign a hitman currently playing at a London rival.
Javier Hernandez and Lucas Perez could have left if the right bid came in during the January window, and Andy Carroll is out of contract in the summer. Marko Arnautovic, meanwhile, could be jetting off to China in the summer having seen his proposed move fall through last month, regardless of the new contract he went on to sign.
As such, the supporter in question, Cess, suggested that we target Fulham’s Aleksandar Mitrovic, who would be “more useful” than the strikers whom fans would be glad to see the back of.
I find it funny that some West Ham fans wouldn’t take Mitrovic. He’d be more useful and a handful than Carroll , Perez & Hernendez ???? plus he’s a lunatic who’d be good to have beers with!
— ⚒Cess⚒ (@YouLoveCess) February 25, 2019
Any move for the Serbian would be expensive, though, as Fulham were believed to have turned down the approach of Guangzhou Evergrande in January, supposed to be worth £50million.
In return, the Chinese Super League side would have gained the services of a 6 foot 1 forward who has scored ten goals in 27 Premier League games, the clear most of any Cottagers star.
Not every supporter agreed with Cess, though, with fans on Twitter split over a move for the 46-cap international who was won 174 aerial duels this term…
We need someone who can score more than 20 goals in 67 premier league appearances (mitrovic). I know we haven’t had anyone do it but, we should aim higher than the garbage we’ve had.
— American Hammers TV (@americanhammer3) February 25, 2019
I’d rather Chris Wood from Burnley.
— Eddie Fensome (@EddieFensome) February 25, 2019
Would be good for runners around him.
— Calal (@AlexChant1) February 25, 2019
He’s be the best alternative to replace Arnautovic Imo
— Luc Bailey (@luc_bailey1) February 25, 2019
He really isn’t. I would take him as a backup striker tho with Gomez being the main one
— Jurac (@54fc875286444f7) February 26, 2019
Back up striker would cost too much for that role
— Chris Betts (@ChrisBetts82) February 26, 2019
I’ve always rated him as a player and he seems to have grown up now on the overly aggressive side of his game
— tony pearce (@teepee61) February 26, 2019
I would take him. Mobil, strong, scores a few, not slow….a lot of plus points that we dont have at the moment
— Glennyboy (@GlenWorrell) February 26, 2019
No thanks…would prefer Rondom…Newcastle.
— PhilipofRoyalGreenwich (@Phil27842220) February 25, 2019