West Ham United are aggressively revamping their attacking ranks ahead of the new Premier League campaign. According to exclusive transfer reports from TEAMtalk, manager Nuno Espírito Santo has made it his primary mission to drastically increase competition and quality in the final third, with the Hammers opening official discussions to bring two brand-new strikers to the London Stadium.
As the summer transfer window enters its final stretch, West Ham’s recruitment team is working on multiple fronts to secure a pair of dynamic forward options who are reportedly fully eager to make the move.
Target Number One: Free-Agent Dynamo Bamba Dieng
The first name firmly under consideration is Senegal international forward Bamba Dieng.
The 26-year-old former Marseille and Lorient attacker is currently a free agent after his contract with Lorient expired. While he has previously held preliminary talks with Championship sides Hull City and Wrexham, TEAMtalk sources confirm that Dieng has now held direct discussions with West Ham after being offered to the East London club.
Despite receiving interest from rival suitors across France, Spain, and Turkey, sources close to the player indicate that a high-profile move to the Premier League with West Ham is viewed as one of his most attractive and lucrative options. Known for his explosive pace, direct running, and eye for goal, Dieng represents a low-risk, high-reward acquisition that could massively bolster Nuno’s attacking depth.
Target Number Two: Eredivisie Star Troy Parrott
West Ham’s ambitions do not stop with a free agent. The club has also initiated formal conversations regarding AZ Alkmaar striker Troy Parrott as they explore adding a second forward to the roster.
The Republic of Ireland international has enjoyed a sensational resurgence and development curve in the Eredivisie, catching the eye of scouts across the European continent. While heavyweights such as Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, and Real Betis have closely monitored the former Tottenham Hotspur academy graduate, a return to English football with West Ham is a prospect that strongly appeals to the 24-year-old sharpshooter.
Nuno’s ultimate blueprint involves securing both players to ensure the Hammers have the firepower and tactical flexibility required to survive a grueling 38-game Premier League season and domestic cup runs.
Squad Overhaul: Defensive Additions and High-Profile Exits
To accommodate this sweeping offensive overhaul, West Ham are simultaneously reshaping the rest of their squad.
The Hammers have already sealed a shrewd defensive deal for experienced Premier League operator Joel Veltman from Brighton & Hove Albion to shore up their backline. However, space must be cleared on the wage bill, leading to expected departures.
French central defender Jean-Clair Todibo is anticipated to exit the London Stadium, with several Serie A clubs reportedly queuing up to offer him a fresh start in Italy. Meanwhile, Aaron Wan-Bissaka is also actively exploring potential moves away before the transfer window slams shut as West Ham’s aggressive summer rebuild gathers maximum momentum.
With crunch talks also looming over Jarrod Bowen’s long-term future and Nuno driving a ruthless squad reset, the next few weeks promise non-stop drama in East London as the Hammers finalize their squad for the new season.
