West Ham seeks striker as injuries mount, bids £30m for Ferguson

West Ham United is actively pursuing new strikers as injuries to Michail Antonio and Niclas Füllkrug leave them short on options. The club's recent attempts to sign Ajax's Brian Brobbey and PSV Eindhoven's Ricardo Pepi have met with challenges, including rejected bids and financial constraints. West Ham is now focusing on Brighton's Evan Ferguson, with hopes of securing him on a loan or permanent deal as their competition cools. Additionally, they are eyeing young striker Eli Junior Kroupi from FC Lorient, having made a £30m bid for him. Manager Graham Potter is under pressure to reinforce his squad, but offloading underperforming players like Luis Guilherme may be necessary to meet Profit and Sustainability Rules. The transfer window closes on February 3, heightening the urgency for West Ham to finalize their signings.