They might have blown a two-goal lead on Saturday, but things are looking up for West Ham United.
Following a dire start to the season and a poor start to his tenure, Nuno Espírito Santo has now picked up seven points from the last three Premier League games.
This has seen the East Londoners pull themselves out of the relegation zone, and one of the club’s best performers during this uptick in form has been Callum Wilson.
However, even though the Englishman is in fine form, reports have started to link West Ham with someone who could be a dream replacement.
West Ham target Wilson upgrade
The transfer window is still over a month away, but that hasn’t stopped West Ham from being linked with a number of interesting players from across the country and beyond.
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Fulham’s Adama Traoré, for example, has been heavily touted for a move to the London Stadium in January, as has Norwich City’s Josh Sargent.
However, the Hammers are now interested in another, arguably more exciting goalscorer.
At least that is according to a recent report from Claret & Hugh, which claims that West Ham are keen on signing Promise David.
In fact, the report goes further, revealing that the Hammers have already made enquiries about the Union SG gem, who is valued at up to £17m.
The Canadian international might not be a known name in England, but his form in recent seasons and potential make this a deal West Ham can’t ignore, especially as he could be a perfect Wilson upgrade.
How David compares to Wilson
While it sounds simplistic, probably because it really is, the first place to start when comparing two centre-forwards is their raw output.
After all, the most important thing a striker is generally going to do is score or assist a goal, especially when it comes to a side like West Ham, who need to do all they can to build a buffer between them and the relegation zone.
Unfortunately for Wilson, even with his recent flurry of goals, this is an area in which he comes out second best.
For example, in ten appearances this season, he has scored four goals and failed to provide any assists, which comes out to an average of a goal involvement every 2.5 games.
In contrast, the “outstanding” Canadian, as dubbed by talent scout Jacek Kulig, has scored eight goals and provided no assists in 19 appearances, which comes out to an average of a goal involvement every 2.37 games.
Games
19
10
Goals
8
4
Assists
0
0
Games
41
22
Goals
24
1
Assists
5
0
The comparison is even more one-sided when last season is taken into account, as the former Newcastle United forward scored just a single goal in 22 appearances for the Toon.
The Union SG ace, on the other hand, racked up a stellar haul of 24 goals and five assists in 41 appearances, which comes out to a goal involvement every 1.41 games.
With numbers like these, it’s easy to understand why Canadian reporter Ben Steiner claimed the 24-year-old “just can’t stop scoring.”
However, it’s not just output that would make the eight-capped international a wise signing, but the fact that he’s still just 24 years old.
In other words, he’s someone who could come in as an upgrade and then become the long-term striker option the Hammers have needed for some time.
Ultimately, given his consistently impressive output, age and relatively low price, West Ham should do what they can to sign David in January.
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