Contact made: Moyes can unearth a new sensation as WHU move for “complete” £39m target - opinion

It is no major secret that West Ham United are on the hunt for a new centre-forward addition, having been left with current number 9 Michail Antonio as their only, recognised centre-forward over the last 18 months or so, following the exit of club-record flop, Sebastien Haller.

While the Jamaica international has held the fort fairly impressively – bagging ten league goals in each of the past three seasons – his inability to provide a consistent goalscoring threat across an entire campaign has no doubt been an issue.

The Hammers’ European adventures – which will continue next term – have only heightened the need for an additional forward, with it foolish to think that Antonio can shoulder the goalscoring burden for another season across all fronts.

One name who had previously emerged as a potential target last summer was England international Tammy Abraham, with David Moyes and co seemingly primed to pluck the towering striker from London rivals, Chelsea.

As it proved, the Blues academy graduate instead went on to join Italian side AS Roma in a £34m deal, going on to show the Irons just what they had missed out on following a truly staggering debut campaign at the Stadio Olimpico.

Under the tutelage of serial-winning coach, Jose Mourinho, the 24-year-old went on to score 26 goals in all competitions for the Serie A side, helping the club end their lengthy barren run by claiming the Europa Conference League.

That form has seen him tipped with a return to the Premier League – amid reported interest from Manchester United – although as for West Ham it would appear that that ship has sailed, with reports that the Giallorossi have slapped a £100m price tag on his head.

Despite that setback, however, GSB could well have