GSB eyeing West Ham swoop for “insane” £17m predator, imagine him and Scamacca - opinion

West Ham United are believed to be keeping tabs on Argentine striker Giovanni Simeone, as their search for a new centre-forward addition continues.

According to Calciomercato, the Hammers have been named as one of the clubs who are ‘interested’ in signing the 27-year-old this summer, with the player reportedly set to be available for a fee of around €20m (£17m).

Despite having only recently left Cagliari to join Hellas Verona on a permanent deal – having spent the previous season on loan with the latter club – the belief is that the Serie A side are already looking to cash in on the five-cap international.

The report suggests that the one-time Fiorentina man is keen for regular game time next term at whichever club he ends up at, should he opt to leave his current side.

The £15.3m-rated ace has caught the eye of club’s across Europe following what was a real standout campaign last time out in Italy, the lethal forward – who is the son of Atletico Madrid boss, Diego – netting 17 goals and providing five assists in 35 Serie A games.

That form – which saw him hit career-best figures in terms of goals scored – has showcased his impressive goalscoring instinct, although he also offers another side to his game as a defensive asset, ranking in the top 7% for blocks made and the top 16% for pressures made among those in his position across Europe’s top five leagues.

An all-round forward who can lead the line and deliver the crucial, finishing touch, the Madrid-born gem – whose been dubbed “insane” by talent scout Jacek Kulig following his explosive scoring spree – would no doubt provide a much-needed boost to manager David Moyes.

There is also the chance that the £47k-per-week gem could form a dynamic partnership with another