West Ham appears to be leading the race to secure the signature of FC Nordsjaelland’s winger, Ibrahim Osman, as reported by the Daily Mail.

According to the report by Sami Mokbel, the Hammers are currently engaging in discussions with the Danish club regarding a potential £16 million deal for the young talent, and have evidently outpaced both Brighton and Brentford in their pursuit of Osman.

While Brighton has exhibited significant interest in the Ghanaian winger, it is West Ham who are pushing to finalize the agreement before the closure of the January transfer window, thereby enhancing their prospects of securing Osman’s services.

Notably, West Ham’s recent success in outmaneuvering other Premier League competitors, not only in this pursuit but also in reaching an agreement with Manchester City for the loan of Kalvin Phillips, marks a promising turn of events at the London Stadium.

This stands in contrast to previous transfer windows when the club missed out on prospects like Amadou Onana and Carlos Borges to other destinations.

Despite identifiable shortcomings in the squad, manager David Moyes has steered the team to a reasonably successful first half of the season, notwithstanding a few setbacks such as the FA Cup defeat to Bristol City. If Moyes can secure the desired reinforcements during the midseason, there is cause for optimism regarding a strong finish to the campaign.

The focus on bolstering attacking areas suggests an acute need, and if Osman’s potential arrival is coupled with success in finally securing a striker such as Tim Steidten, it could significantly enhance the team’s options in East London.