'In negotiations' - Journalist claims club are 'considering' West Ham offer for 'superb' striker

Watford are allegedly ‘considering’ a West Ham United bid for striker Emmanuel Dennis as David Moyes eyes a new forward this summer, according to reports.

The Hammers are said to be targeting a new attacker for Moyes before the start of 2022/2023, coming after they just missed out on a place in the Premier League top six last season.

Watford star Dennis is reliably said to be one of the potential new names who West Ham have earmarked with The Athletic backing their interest.

It is also claimed that West Ham are willing to pay up to £18 million, plus a further £2 million in add-ons (The Athletic), to sign the Nigeria international with Hornets journalist Daniel Moroney now sharing what he knows.

Moroney, who covers Watford news for Back Page Football and Off The Ball, has claimed that the Irons are ‘in negotiations’ to sign Dennis (Twitter).

He also says that West Ham have made an offer of £20 million and Watford are ‘considering’ their bid – even if it’s lower than their £25m valuation (Twitter).

Depending on this alleged development, Dennis may well be a solid alternative option to Michail Antonio as Moyes chases a new striker.

Called a ‘superb‘ striker by members of the media, The Super Eagles star backed that praise up in 2021/22, finishing the season as Watford’s best performer by average match rating and top goal scorer – clearly standing out as their main man (WhoScored).

An effective dribbler, Dennis also averaged the most successful take-ons per 90 at Vicarage Road last season and it’s safe to say his signing at West Ham would be a shrewd one for £20m.

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