West Ham United could be set to deal a big blow to Newcastle United in the January transfer window.
Both West Ham and Newcastle are expected to be very busy with incomings and outgoings in the January window.
And one area where the Hammers and the Magpies desperately need to strengthen is their respective attacking departments.
Graham Potter and Eddie Howe are both short of bodies up front, and they are clearly keen to change that.
The West Ham head coach has already made it very clear that he would like to bolster his attacking options in the January transfer window.
And now the Hammers could be set to throw the cat amongst the pigeons by challenging Newcastle for one of their top targets.
What an unbelievable coup this would be for West Ham, if we manage to make it happen of course.
Newcastle blow as West Ham hijack January window forward move
The current January window will be a vitally important one for the Hammers.
If Potter fails to strengthen his attacking ranks before the end of the month, it could well be his undoing at the London Stadium.
On the flip-side, however, getting the signing of a top-class forward over the line would take Potter’s side to another level entirely.
According to a report from Turkish publication Hurriyet (print edition January 16th, page 15), the Hammers are trying to hijack Newcastle’s proposed move to sign Turkish attacker Baris Alper Yilmaz this month.
I would absolutely love the 24-year-old to move to the London Stadium.
And what a statement of intent it would be from West Ham if we managed to beat moneybags Newcastle to his signature.
Described as ‘incredible’ by beIN SPORTS, the Galatasaray forward seemingly has everything needed to flourish in the Premier League with the Hammers.
He has bagged 10 goals in 18 Super Lig games for Galatasaray this season, and he can play out wide on either wing or through the middle.
Yilmaz possesses impressive pace, has superb technical ability and is a superb finisher. Get this man signed now David Sullivan.
West Ham beating Newcastle to Yilmaz’s signature in the January window could be the difference between us pushing for a European place and mid-table mediocrity.
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