A solution to West Ham’s problem striker could be on the horizon.
West Ham’s summer move to sign Simone Zaza has not worked out to be a success, and a solution to the problem may be on the horizon.
Italian website Tuttomercatoweb report Zaza’s former club Sassuolo are planning to make a move to re-sign the Italy international.
Italy’s Simone Zaza misses in the penalty shootout
Zaza, 25, spent two years at the Serie A side between 2013 and 2015, before Juventus activated their initial right of sale by invoking a clause to re-sign him.
The striker was loaned to West Ham this season, with an option to buy if Zaza played a minimum number of games, which he is currently short of.
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic speaks with Simone Zaza
With no goals scored at all, West Ham are not keen on signing him permanently, and do not want to play him, even though he could potentially come good, because they would be on the hook if he does not.
Sassuolo are not the only side reported to be interested, but their desire to sign the striker could be significant, as his time spent with the club could prove tempting as the forward plots his next career move.
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