West Ham United being in the hunt for a striker this summer is no secret and sporting director Mark Noble is continuing to spearhead talks over the potential arrival of an exciting talent, per a report.

West Ham United's desperate hunt for a striker

Unfortunately, Michael Antonio and Niclas Fullkrug’s bad luck with injuries has left the Hammers short in attack this campaign, leading the likes of Mohammed Kudus, Jarrod Bowen and even Lucas Paqueta to feature as auxiliary strikers.

Danny Ings has featured from the bench at times while Evan Ferguson has offered further support, but nobody has really grasped the nettle for West Ham in their time of need.

Graham Potter will be grateful that his side have done enough to stave off Premier League relegation barring an unmitigated disaster. Nevertheless, the need for a new spearhead in the forward line couldn’t be any more abundant at the London Stadium.

Exploring rumoured names, Lille’s Jonathan David is said to be high on West Ham’s wishlist amid his availability on a free transfer. Arsenal and Barcelona are also in the mix for his signature, though the former Chelsea boss is looking to push through a deal.

Strasbourg’s Emanuel Emegha is another on the Hammers’ radar and there are murmurs that more than one attacker could join the Potter revolution in light of their frustrations in front of goal.

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He’s been on the radar for some time.

By
Charlie Smith

Mar 21, 2025

Only five teams have scored less than the Irons in the 2024/25 top-flight, signifying that assets for now and the future are necessary to evade their recent profligacy in years to come.

Noble will already feel he is being put through his paces to try and identify potential reinforcements, and he may be about to strike lucky in pursuit of a talented young forward.

West Ham continue talks to sign Celtic forward Daniel Cummings

Per Claret and Hugh, West Ham remain in talks to sign Celtic forward Daniel Cummings, who is out of contract at the end of the season. The Irons initially tryied to prize him away from the Glasgow giants in January and are still trying to do so.

Noble is said to be a central feature in discussions and the Hammers are aware that the Scotland youth international wants guarantees that he will be there or thereabouts in the first-team picture next season.

Daniel Cummings’ tally for Celtic first-team and Celtic B – 2024/25
Appearances	33
Goals	29
Assists	0

Dubbed “sensational” by Celtic B professional player pathway manager Darren O’Dea, he is someone who the Bhoys have tried and failed to tie down for several months despite his appearance in their Champions League defeat away to Aston Villa during the league phase.

The Hoops have their eye on Dundee United’s Owen Stirton as a potential replacement, indicating they are at the point of setting contingency plans in place should the young talent depart for cross-border compensation.

West Ham are in pole position to take advantage of his availability, but talks are yet to reach a conclusion, meaning there is still work to be done on that front.