Sources issue major update in West Ham United to seal Promise David transfer as Nuno given assurances
West Ham United are understood to be keen on signing Promise David in the January transfer window.
The Hammers are in 18th place in the Premier League and could drop a place further if they lose against Aston Villa at the weekend and Burnley beat Fulham at Turf Moor.
Nuno Espirito Santo is aware that his squad needs reinforcements in the coming weeks, which is why he has asked the West Ham board to sign a striker.
Promise David’s transfer stance emerges amid West Ham links
According to talkSPORT, the Hammers hierarchy have made a promise to Nuno that they will strengthen the squad in the summer.
David is on West Ham’s radar as he is on the back of impressive domestic performances for Union SG, scoring 25 goals in 49 league games.
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However, a move to the London Stadium in the coming weeks appears to be unlikely, as things stand.
The Canada international would be reluctant to move to the Hammers as he wants to be playing in Europe and would be reluctant to swap a Champions League club for a side in the Premier League that is battling relegation.
This means that Nuno may have to consider other options ahead of the January transfer window.
The Canada head coach has waxed lyrical over the striker. David can become more effective in the final third than Michail Antonio.
The key here I think is his age. Only 24. Even if he doesn’t quite make the grade, at least we could get our money back, unlike with Fullkrug
The Mexico international is yet to score a league goal this season, but was prolific last term, scoring 22 goals in 38 matches in all competitions.
Despite his poor form in Italy, his agent has stated that he wants to stay put at Milan.
However, if the Italian club receives a good offer from the Hammers, they may be tempted to cash in on him.
At 24, Gimenez has the best years of his career ahead of him and a big investment may make sense for the Irons.
They could convince him by making him the front and centre of their project and building their team around him.
He could also be signed on a loan until the end of the season and then a permanent transfer could be revisited come the end of the season.
