West Ham United have taken decisive action in the January transfer window, agreeing deals to sign two new strikers in a move that could cost the club up to £47 million.
Double Striker Deal Agreed
The Hammers are set to bolster their attacking ranks with the signings of Taty Castellanos from Italian side Lazio and Pablo Felipe from Portugal's Gil Vicente. The double swoop is a clear statement of intent from manager Nuno Espírito Santo, who is urgently seeking to add firepower to a side struggling near the foot of the Premier League table.
Driven by Nuno's Vision
The pursuit of both players has been personally driven by Nuno, who identified the need for more goals as critical to the club's battle to avoid relegation. The deals mark a significant investment in the squad during the mid-season window, underlining the seriousness of the situation at the London Stadium.
West Ham had also considered a move for Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Jørgen Strand Larsen. However, the club ultimately decided against making a formal bid after concluding that his £40 million valuation was excessively high, opting instead to spread their investment across two new forwards.
Implications for Survival Fight
The imminent arrivals of Castellanos, an Argentine forward, and Brazilian striker Pablo are expected to provide immediate competition for places up front. The substantial combined fee demonstrates the board's backing for Nuno and their commitment to preserving the club's Premier League status.
This strategic recruitment focuses solely on the attacking third, addressing what has been a clear deficiency in the team's performances this season. Fans will hope the new signings can quickly adapt to the demands of English football and start scoring the goals needed to climb the table.
