West Ham progressing in talks for a new striker as they close in on RB Leipzig star in hunt for a forward
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West Ham are progressing in talks with RB Leipzig for striker Andre Silva. The Portugal international has been on the club's radar previously but talks are now advancing over a loan until the end of the season. The 29-year old has not been prolific in Leipzig but West Ham are in desperate need of strengthening options following injuries to Niclas Fullkrug, Michail Antonio and Jarrod Bowen.
![[They are closing in on a deal to sign Andre Silva, with more talks scheduled over next 24 hours]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/23/19/94448611-0-image-a-20_1737659469159.jpg)
West Ham have previously tried to sign Jhon Duran from Aston Villa and asked about a loan for Manchester United's Marcus Rashford. Marseille forward Elye Wahi was another option but he is close to joining Eintracht Frankfurt as a replacement for Omar Marmoush who has joined Manchester City.
![[Graham Potter's West Ham would also like to add a midfielder this window and may dip into the Championship to recruit]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/23/19/94448565-0-image-a-19_1737659457766.jpg)
More talks are scheduled between West Ham and Leipzig over the next 24 hours amid interest from Bundesliga sides for Silva. West Ham are progressing in talks to sign a new striker as they hunt for forward reinforcements. They are closing in on a deal to sign Andre Silva, with more talks scheduled over next 24 hours.
Graham Potter's West Ham would also like to add a midfielder this window and may dip into the Championship to recruit. West Ham would also like to add a midfielder and have asked about Sunderland's Dan Neil, who has other Premier League sides following him.
