West Ham transfers: New Andre Silva breakthrough emerges. RB Leipzig striker Andre Silva wants to join West Ham on loan, amid interest from Leicester, according to Jack Rosser.
The Sun journalist reported on 18 January that a loan move to the Premier League is of interest to the Portugal international.
The Hammers are eyeing a new forward in January due to injuries to Niclas Fullkrug and Michail Antonio.
Via X, Rosser wrote: “Leicester interested in West Ham target Andre Silva. Silva wants loan move to Premier League and hopeful of joining West Ham but there are some doubts over lack of game time.”
West Ham must seriously consider signing Andre Silva. Signing Silva on loan would be an astute move for the Hammers, particularly given the current injury crisis affecting their forward line with Fullkrug and Antonio sidelined. The 29-year-old’s desire to move to the Premier League, especially the Hammers, aligns perfectly with the club’s need for a reliable goal scorer.
His experience and proven track record in top-flight football make him a superior option compared to Danny Ings, who has struggled to make a significant impact since moving to the London Stadium.
With Silva’s quality, there’s a high likelihood he would secure regular game time, which is crucial for him to maintain form and confidence.
Moreover, if the Portuguese delivers on the pitch, Graham Potter would have less pressure to deploy Jarrod Bowen, who is more effective on the wing rather than the central striker role.
Leicester interested in West Ham target Andre Silva.
Silva wants loan move to Premier League and hopeful of joining West Ham but there are some doubts over lack of game time. #WHUFC #LCFC https://t.co/2hf8bcqoBr
— Jack Rosser (@JackRosser_) January 18, 2025
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This could optimise the team’s system, enhancing their attacking options and potentially improving their performance in the league.
