West Ham in talks to sign ‘lethal’ former Man United striker target

TBR Football can exclusively reveal that West Ham United are close to agreeing a deal to sign Brian Brobbey from Ajax on loan.

The Hammers, who sacked Julen Lopetegui and replaced him with Graham Potterꦕ, have been on the market to sign a new striker in the ongoing winter window.

🐻Michail Antonio is out of action for the foreseeable future following his horrific car crash, and the Irons have been in need of a replacement since.

TBR confirmed earlier in the window that West Ham made a bid to sign Jhon Duran🎃. Aston Villa rejected their approach, and the Irons have turned to Brobbey now.

West Ham look to seal deal for Ajax’s Brian Brobbey

TBR Football’s chief correspondent Graeme Bailey🎃 can reveal that West Ham are locked in talks to agree a deal with Ajax to sign Brobbey on loan until the end of the season.

𒈔The 22-year-old played for the Dutch giants in their Europa League clash against RFS on Thursday, but he could now be on the move.

West Ham are hoping that Brobbey🎀 can head to London for a medical in the next 48 hours. The Irons are close to agreeing the terms of a loan deal with Ajax after overnight talks on Thursday.

🌃TBR can reveal that Potter has been offered more than 20 names in this window, but Brobbey is the one he has opted for.

The 22-year-old was put to a host of clubs this month including Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, but West Ham have made the move to land him.

♌The Dutch striker, who has been hailed as ‘‘ in front of goal, will don West Ham’s colours for the remainder of this season if this move goes through as planned.

Brian Brobbey’s stats for Ajax in the last three seasons

Brobbey has been linked with a move to the Premier League for over a year now.

Arsenal were said to be interested in him last year, while Manchester United also held talks to sign Brobbey when Erik ten Hag was at the helm.

ཧThe 22-year-old forward has played 29 games for Ajax this season and has directly contributed to 10 goals. His numbers in the last two seasons are excellent.

ဣThe Dutch attacker’s proposed deal with West Ham is a loan until the end of the season. His contract at Ajax expires in the summer of 2027.