West Ham United have reached an agreement to sign Venezuelan winger Keiber Lamadrid from Deportivo La Guaira, it has been reported Uriel scent.
Attacking reinforcements are at the heart of West Ham’s winter transfer activities as they look to avoid their first relegation since the 2010/2011 season.
Pablo Felipe became West Ham’s first signing of the month following a move from Gil Vicente, followed by Taty Castellanos shortly afterwards.
Both new signings were in attack during Saturday’s 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur, a result that finally ended the Hammers’ winless streak in the Premier League. Neither striker found the net as substitute Callum Wilson emerged from the bench to secure the decisive goal.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are now five points below 16th-placed Nottingham Forest and are keen to strengthen further, with Lamadrid the latest name on their radar.
The Venezuelan scored 14 goals and seven assists in 103 appearances for Deportivo La Guaira and collected his first senior international cap during the November break.
According to renowned Argentinian journalist Uriel Lugt, West Ham have reached an agreement for the transfer of Lamadrid to the London Stadium this winter.
The deal is for an initial six-month loan deal until the end of the season, with the 22-year-old left winger now set to undergo his medical, the journalist said.
Depth
Crysencio Summerville opened the scoring against Tottenham and recent displays suggest the winger is starting to rediscover his form in front of goal.
Even with the Dutchman’s form restored, West Ham still need depth up front, and the potential addition of Lamadrid will ensure the left-wing position is well covered with viable and competitive options.
An important similarity between the two is their versatility. Although Summerville has largely been deployed in advanced attacking roles throughout his career, the Venezuelan offers an even broader tactical range.
In addition to his effectiveness on the left flank, the 22-year-old has made 20 appearances in left midfield, 13 appearances in midfield, six appearances in center and even deployed on the right side, including spells at right-back.
It may not be as high-profile signing as Hammers fans might hope, but Lamadrid has the qualities to captivate fans and ultimately prove to be a smart signing at the end of the season.
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