West Ham extended an ‘impressive’ contract proposal to the striker, but according to a source, the player’s agent influenced his decision-making.
West Ham’s pursuit of a new striker this summer echoes familiar frustrations for their fans. Last year, after offloading Gianluca Scamacca, the club was linked with numerous strikers worldwide, only to end up without any signings. This left supporters disillusioned, especially as David Moyes experimented with deploying Jarrod Bowen up front, a move that yielded mixed results given Bowen’s effectiveness from the right flank.
The current striker options are not without concerns: Michail Antonio, who will turn 35 next season, Danny Ings, whose impact has been disappointing, and the unproven young forward Divin Mubama. Many had hoped Mubama would be given the opportunity to demonstrate his potential at the top level for West Ham, but recent developments suggest he’s on the verge of departing, with Sunderland reportedly interested.
According to reports, West Ham made a significant contract offer to Mubama, but the influence of his agent persuaded him to decline it—a decision that the club fears he may come to regret. This situation underscores the complexities involved in player transfers and the pivotal role agents can play in steering their clients’ career paths.
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