The West Ham United striker is said to be discussing a move to Wigan Athletic.
West Ham United may yet give Jordan Hugill some of the transfer fee they receive to persuade him into joining Wigan Athletic, according to the Sun.
The newspaper claims the two clubs have agreed a £3 million fee for Hugill, who is now discussing terms with the Championship club.
However, it adds that West Ham are paying the striker around £40,000 a week – which is twice what Wigan want to shell out – and are currently working on a compromise with the Latics.
West Ham are said to have paid Preston around £10 million for Hugill 18 months ago, but appear to be willing to take a hit as they clear the decks for a marquee arrival – thought to be the Eintracht Frankfurt striker, Sebastien Haller.
Andy Carroll was released at the end of last season, while Marko Arnautovic and Lucas Perez have each been sold since then.
And with Javier Hernandez’s future also uncertain, it is unlikely that Haller is the only centre-forward currently within the Hammers’ sights.
Who else should West Ham target to strengthen their forward line, if Hugill joins Wigan?
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