West Ham United’s attacker (apparently a rebel more than a player) has been throwing a lot of tantrums at the London-based club owing to his stubbornness to quit the Olympic Stadium and leave for Marseille. The French striker had been in good form this term, scoring 2 goals and bagging 6 assists in 18 league outings. However, he is looking for a move, leaving Slaven Bilić with the dire need to sign a replacement.
West Ham will be handed a hefty amount of cash should Payet leave, and it is likely that they will cash on someone to fill his shoes. Here are three replacements Bilić can sign in this transfer window for not dwelling on the past and look for the upcoming period.
Robert Snodgrass
Hull City’s attacking midfielder is being constantly monitored by the Hammers and have already seen a bid being rejected by the Tigers. However, Bilić must not back down from the pursue, for the Scottish international has been magnificent this term, scoring 7 goals, creating 45 chances, bagging 4 assists and knitted the team together by compiling as many as 583 passes with a success rate of 84% on an average.
Besides, he is pretty much accustomed to the Premier League and it would be a stupendous yet an economical signing for West Ham in the ongoing transfer window.
Gylfi Sigurðsson
Another Premier League attacker whom Bilić is keen to land at the Olympic Stadium is Swansea City’s star player Gylfi Sigurðsson. The Icelandic star has banged 6 goals, assisted 6 times and created 39 chances as well which is why he is being considered.
The 27-year-old has been superb and in him, West Ham can get a serial goal scorer, an experienced campaigner and who has plied his trade in Premier League and has years ahead of him to contribute to the game. Arguably, he is the best replacement Bilić can acquire to replace their bad boy (for now).
Ryad Boudebouz
Though he might not be under much of limelight due to the fact that he is from Ligue 1, Ryad Boudebouz is certainly another player who can be urged to put pen to the paper. The 26-year-old is a hugely innovative player who can create chances and bangs goals as well.
The Montpellier midfielder is a valued asset in the football fraternity and has scored 7 goals, created 2 assists and 47 chances in 16 Ligue 1 appearances this term. Honestly, Ligue 1 isn’t on the same footing as the Premier League but Boudebouz has shown his top class calibre and cunningness time and again and thus, Hammers will strike gold if they could get him into their ranks.
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