West Ham’s interest in £20 million striker screams panic buy.

It’s clear for everyone to see that West Ham are absolutely desperate for a new forward this month. Both Fullkrug and Antonio are expected to be our for considerable amounts of time leaving them with just Danny Ings as a first team striker.

While their apparent bid for Duran shows there is money to be spent, fans are concerned that it won’t be spent in the right place.

Unfortunately, Football Insider claim that the Hammers could instead spend £20 million on Yuri Alberto – even with Steidten’s reduced role.

Although his 20 league goal involvements last season is impressive, it’s important to recognise the standard of football. It’s not all that often that players are able to step up from Brazil to England straight away.

Considering this a signing our Irons have to get spot on, it’s surely not worth the risk right now.