Lopetegui arrival offers West Ham golden opportunity to sign La Liga striker | OneFootball

Julen Lopetegui is set to replace David Moyes in the West Ham United dugout next season after reaching an agreement with the club.

The Hammers have endured a tumultuous campaign, but fans can now start looking ahead to next season with just one game remaining.

They are preparing for a busy summer transfer window, during which several players could leave the club when their contracts expire at the end of the season.

Long-serving striker Michail Antonio is one of those heading for the London Stadium exit, so signing a top-class striker is firmly on the to-do list.

Technical director Tim Steidten will spearhead the summer overhaul, working closely with Lopetegui, who is keen to shape the squad in his image.

A key priority will be signing a top-class centre-forward who can fire the club towards the upper echelons of the Premier League table, which is no small task.

However, Lopetegui’s imminent arrival offers West Ham a chance to finally land Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri, who has been on their radar for the past three years.

En-Nesyri would be a decent signing for West Ham

West Ham could be set for a summer spending spree, with Lopetegui planning a complete reshuffle at the London Stadium, and En-Nesyri has emerged as a prime target.

According to Vamos Mi Sevilla, the Spanish manager is keen to reunite with the 26-year-old at London Stadium, having worked with him at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium.

The Moroccan was part of Lopetegui’s Sevilla squad that won the Europa League during the 2019/20 season, and West Ham are hot on his heels.

En-Nesryi has been in lethal form for Sevilla this term, bagging 19 goals in 38 appearances across all competitions.

He would be a decent replacement for Antonio and could form a solid partnership with Jarrod Bowen, Lucas Paqueta and Mohammed Kudus at the top end of the pitch.

Sevilla will likely demand around €25-30 million for the Morocco international, but they will not stand in the way of a potential summer exit.

En-Nesryi’s tireless work ethic, ability to stretch defences with his pace, and technical skills make him a highly desirable target.