In light of their recent achievements under David Moyes, West Ham United is in dire need of a new striker to strengthen their squad.

Jarrod Bowen has admirably filled the role of a number nine, but the team still requires his presence out wide on the wings. The departure of Mohammed Kudus to AFCON serves as a timely reminder of the squad’s thin depth, particularly with Michail Antonio’s fitness concerns and Danny Ings falling short of the required quality.

The upcoming January transfer window presents yet another opportunity for West Ham to bolster Moyes’ squad with a new striker. Journalist Dean Jones has offered an encouraging update on a potential target the club might pursue.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Jones suggested that West Ham could make a move for Montpellier striker Akor Adams, who has been showing significant promise. He emphasized the club’s inclination towards unearthing lesser-known talents, indicating that Adams could be someone they are closely monitoring.

Jones stated, “Yeah, definitely, it’s a name that keeps cropping up and because of his decent goals record in France this season, I would find it surprising if they weren’t keeping an eye on him because they have scouts working extensively in the area of Europe and their job is to uncover exciting transfer targets that might not quite be as firmly on the radar as of other Premier League clubs.”

At just 23 years old, Adams has made a remarkable start to his Ligue 1 campaign, scoring seven goals in his first 17 appearances in France. His swift adaptation and success in France have exceeded expectations, showcasing his potential and garnering attention. Standing at 6ft 2in, the Nigerian striker could prove to be an astute signing for West Ham, addressing their pressing need to revamp their striking department.

Considering the potential departures of Antonio and Ings in the near future, Adams could seamlessly integrate with another new signing, offering long-term stability to the squad. With West Ham competing in multiple competitions, including the Europa League, the addition of a quality striker is pivotal to their aspirations.

The reported departure of Thilo Kehrer, along with the potential financial implications, should free up funds for the upcoming transfer window, potentially making the acquisition of a new forward the club’s foremost priority.