West Ham United are hoping to sign the Manchester United striker, Joshua Zirkzee.

The Netherlands International has not been able to live up to the expectations since the move to Old Trafford. He has been linked with the move away from the English club, and it remains to be seen whether West Ham can get the deal done.

According to transfer insider Indy Kaila, ‘contact has been made’ between the two clubs, and West Ham are hoping to get the deal done. They are in desperate need of a striker, and the 24-year-old could be a useful acquisition.

He will be desperate to prove himself in the Premier League. The move to Manchester United has not worked out for him. He has scored seven goals in 53 appearances for Manchester United. However, he has shown his quality with Bologna in the past, and there is no doubt that he could be a very handy option for West Ham if he manages to regain his form and confidence.

Zirkzee is unlikely to get regular opportunities at Manchester United after the signing of Benjamin Sesko. He needs to leave the club so that he can play more often. The move to West Ham could be...