West Ham United are reportedly keen on Brentford attacker Scott Hogan.
According to the Daily Mail, West Ham United are interested in signing Brentford striker Scott Hogan – and he is believed to be keen on a move to East London.
The Hammers have struggled for goals from their strikers this season, as Jonathan Calleri and Simone Zaza – currently on loan from Deportivo Maldonado and Juventus respectively – have failed to find the back of the net.
Brentford’s Scott Hogan celebrates scoring
With Andy Carroll regularly injured, Diafra Sakho currently receiving treatment and Ashley Fletcher one for the future, West Ham desperately need another striker – and whilst a number of foreign strikers have been linked, the club could look closer to home.
The Daily Mail report that West Ham have registered an interest in signing Brentford attacker Scott Hogan, and could lodge a move for him in January.
Hogan, 24, had a lengthy career in non-league football, turning out for the likes of Woodley Sports, Mossley, Stocksbridge Park Steels, Ashton United and Hyde, whilst he also played with Leicester star Jamie Vardy at Halifax Town.
Brentford’s Scott Hogan celebrates scoring against Preston
Since then, Hogan has impressed with Rochdale having scored 19 goals in 40 games for the League One side, and after injuries ruled the striker out for 18 months, he has enjoyed a stunning 2016.
After scoring seven goals in the final four games of last season, Hogan has hit 13 goals in 23 games this season, and his performances are attracting major interest from a host of clubs, with West Ham now keen on the £10million-rated striker.
The report adds that Hogan has already looked at accommodation in East London, as a move to join West Ham is particularly appealing to him, but Bilic’s men will have to splash the cash to land him.
A speedy striker who lives on the shoulder of last man and possesses great finishing, Hogan has many traits similar to former team-mate Vardy, and he seems destined to play at a higher level.
One of the best signings the Hammers have made during the Slaven Bilic era was Michail Antonio, a player who had thrived in the Championship having previously been in non-league. Hogan brings a similar background, and could be a smart choice for the Hammers as he looks to progress in England, rather than bringing in another foreign striker.
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