As the January transfer window continues, Feyenoord has made it clear that they are not interested in selling their talented striker Santiago Gimenez to West Ham, or any other Premier League club, for that matter. Sources close to the Dutch team have stated that a hefty offer of around £40million would be necessary to even consider parting with the 22-year-old goal-scoring machine. This effectively rules out any potential move for Gimenez to a Premier League club during this transfer window, despite the interest from West Ham, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, and Fulham. With Gimenez’s impressive record of 18 Eredivisie goals in just 16 appearances this season, Feyenoord views him as one of the top young strikers in the world. However, his impressive statistics also mean that any potential buyer will have to pay a high price to secure his services. With several top teams in need of a striker, a competitive transfer market like the one seen for central midfielders in the summer could be on the horizon. Nonetheless, the potential of translating Gimenez’s success in the Dutch league to the Premier League remains uncertain. For West Ham’s manager, David Moyes, the need for a prolific striker is evident, especially with key players injured or unavailable due to other commitments. The failure to secure a suitable replacement in the summer has created a challenging situation for Moyes, adding pressure to make the right decision in the transfer market. At the current moment, it seems that Santiago Gimenez is out of reach for West Ham, leaving Moyes with difficult decisions as he navigates the challenges of the January transfer window.
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