Napoli’s Giovanni Simeone has agreed to a deal with West Ham.
West Ham United are apparently looking into ways to boost their striking line ahead of the January transfer window. According to Football Transfers, the Hammers have made contact with Napoli about a prospective transfer for Giovanni Simeone. This aggressive move represents the club’s goals as it seeks to address concerns about its striker alternatives.
Why Does West Ham Need Attacking Reinforcements
The fitness issues of summer signing Niclas Fullkrug, combined with Michail Antonio’s inconsistent performances at 34 years of age, have left West Ham looking for reliable front-line options. Giovanni Simeone, a 29-year-old Argentine forward, has emerged as one of the club’s most important targets.
Simeone, the son of legendary Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone, is not known for his prolific scoring rate but brings valuable experience and intelligent movement to the table. With 97 goals in 350 career matches, including a standout 17-goal season for Hellas Verona in 2021/22, his record suggests he can contribute effectively in the Premier League.
Sources indicate that the club is also considering Brighton’s Evan Ferguson as an alternative, although a loan move for the young Irish striker appears less likely to offer the immediate impact West Ham are seeking.
What Simeone Brings to the Table
Simeone’s meticulous approach to preparation is one of the reasons he has caught the eye of West Ham’s recruitment team. Speaking to Sky Sports last year, the Napoli forward explained:
“I study the goalkeepers a lot now because it is important for forwards to know the behaviour of goalkeepers when they shoot… It is all in my notebook. Before every game, I write down the names of the players, my visualisations for different scenarios, and details about the goalkeeper.”
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