"West Ham are planning to sign a new striker in January, with it being almost certain that Niclas Fullkrug will depart the London Stadium. Nuno Espirito Santo will be involved in the search for a replacement, and he has made his preferred target known to the club's sporting department. Striker is an area that West Ham have had many problems in recent years, which is why there is a strong desire to find the right number nine in 2026."
"According to Hammers News (via FootballFanCast), West Ham have set their sights on Marcos Leonardo. The 22-year-old, who has been in prolific form since joining Al Hilal in the summer of 2024, is well-liked by Nuno, and he sees him as the ideal player to solve the Hammers' striker problems. However, it will not be easy for West Ham to get their man, with the report stating that Al Hilal recently rejected their opening offer, which was worth 20m."
"Leonardo has been one of the best strikers in Saudi Arabia since he joined Al Hilal, and although there are questions about the level of football in the Middle East, he would be an exciting signing for West Ham. Arsenal considered a move for Leonardo prior to his Al Hilal transfer, which underlines the quality that he possesses."
West Ham plan to sign a new striker in January because Niclas Fullkrug is almost certain to leave the London Stadium. Nuno Espirito Santo will help identify a replacement and has made his preferred target known to the club's sporting department. The club are targeting Marcos Leonardo, a 22-year-old who has been prolific since joining Al Hilal in summer 2024. Al Hilal rejected West Ham's reported opening offer of 20m and are determined to retain the Brazilian. Arsenal showed interest before his Al Hilal move, and Leonardo would offer both short-term firepower and a long-term solution despite questions about the Saudi league.
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