{"id":523067,"date":"2023-08-10T11:36:21","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T10:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/?p=523067"},"modified":"2023-08-10T11:36:24","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T10:36:24","slug":"sources-west-ham-make-move-to-sign-hugo-ekitike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/sources-west-ham-make-move-to-sign-hugo-ekitike\/","title":{"rendered":"Sources: West Ham make move to sign Hugo Ekitike"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>West Ham have registered their interest in signing sought-after Paris Saint-Germain striker Hugo Ekitike, <strong>sources have told Football Insider<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hammers area one of four Premier League sides keen on Ekitike&#8217;s services this summer as the race for the Frenchman heats up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Football Insider<\/strong> has learned that, despite reports, Everton have not yet bid for the Frenchman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\ud83d\udea8 \u00a3120M! West Ham in Paqueta &#039;FIGHT&#039;, THREE strikers eyed as STUNNING triple deal close - O&#039;Rourke\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8eVTbw58qIQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 21-year-old joined PSG on loan last summer from fellow Ligue 1 side Stade Reims and his move was made permanent earlier this summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ekitike made 32 appearances across all competitions for the French outfit last season, netting four goals and offering up four assists in those outings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But despite the forward&#8217;s recent arrival, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getfootballnewsfrance.com\/2023\/neymar-marco-verratti-hugo-ekitike-and-renato-sanches-told-to-find-new-clubs-by-psg\/\">reports<\/a> in France claim that the player has been told he is surplus to requirements in Paris and is able to find a new club. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>West Ham are keen for striker reinforcements up front following the sale of Gianluca Scamacca to Italian side Atalanta. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Michail Antonio has also been attracting interest this summer and had been closing in on a move to the Saudi Pro League before it fell through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Football Insider<\/strong> revealed (1 August) that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/michail-antonio-everton-could-now-swoop-for-west-ham-star\/\">Everton could rekindle their interest in the striker following his failed move to Saudi.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hammers are also at risk of losing star midfielder Lucas Paqueta with Man City pushing to land his services for next term. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/static\/uploads\/1\/2022\/06\/GettyImages-1368963456-1-1024x703.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-423565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/static\/uploads\/1\/2022\/06\/GettyImages-1368963456-1-1024x703.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/static\/uploads\/1\/2022\/06\/GettyImages-1368963456-1-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/static\/uploads\/1\/2022\/06\/GettyImages-1368963456-1-768x527.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/static\/uploads\/1\/2022\/06\/GettyImages-1368963456-1-1140x783.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/static\/uploads\/1\/2022\/06\/GettyImages-1368963456-1-750x515.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/static\/uploads\/1\/2022\/06\/GettyImages-1368963456-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Football Insider<\/strong> revealed (9 August) that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/sources-west-ham-ready-to-accept-80m-lucas-paqueta-offer-from-man-city\/\">David Moyes want at least \u00a380million up front if they are willing to let go of the Brazilian.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moyes&#8217; side begin their new campaign on Saturday with a trip to Bournemouth on Saturday (12 August). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other news, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/sources-west-ham-agree-james-ward-prowse-deal-despite-steidten-reservations\/\">West Ham agree midfielder deal despite Steidten reservations<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>West Ham have registered their interest in signing sought-after Paris Saint-Germain striker Hugo Ekitike, sources have told Football Insider. 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