Ex: West Ham want to push through another signing this week, he'd be a titan for Moyes - opinion

West Ham United are believed to be continuing their hunt to sign Lille midfielder Amadou Onana, despite the deal having stalled in recent weeks.

According to club insider ExWHUemployee – via the West Ham Way Patreon page – Hammers boss David Moyes is believed to be pushing to reignite a move for the 20-year-old, having already placed three bids so far this summer.

The trusted source stated: “David Moyes is also expected to ask the club to speak to Lille again about Onana and try and get some progress on the player this coming week, despite the fees currently being a distance apart,” he said.

There has been little movement regarding the Belgium international’s potential switch to the London Stadium since Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth revealed in mid-July that the east Londoners had tabled a third offer of around €38m (£32m), plus add-ons.

Despite it having all gone quiet regarding the Senegal-born gem of late, news that Moyes is keen to get the one-cap gem in the door will be of great delight to the Irons faithful, with supporters seemingly buzzing at the prospect of further major arrivals.

The Premier League outfit have already wrapped up four major deals in the window thus far in what’s been an impressive recruitment drive for the club, yet the former Everton boss appears to be demanding even further depth to his squad.

In the case of Onana, West Ham are seemingly in urgent need of new midfield additions having seen long-serving skipper Mark Noble call it quits on his playing career, while loan flop Alex Kral departed after failing to earn a permanent contract.

Boyhood fan Flynn Downes has somewhat filled the void after joining from Swansea City last month, yet further quality will surely be needed in the remaining