West Ham transfer target Serhou Guirassy is demanding a “mega signing bonus” from interested clubs, according to AreaNapoli.it reporter Gianluca Vitale.
The journalist claims that teams are having issues agreeing personal terms with the Stuttgart forward, who also wants a salary in the region of €5m (£4.3m) a year:
Accostano Serhou #Guirassy al @SSCNapoli. Due riflessioni: chiede ingaggio da 4-5M netti e mega bonus alla firma. Forte, ma – come dargli torto? – sapendo di avere una clausola bassa, tiene alta la posta. Andrà al miglior offerente @areanapoliit
— Gianluca Vitale (@gVitale_AN) May 30, 2024
Guirassy has a £15m release clause in his contract, which has attracted the attention of the Hammers, who are looking for a new No.9.
The striker is in high demand, though, having scored 30 goals in all competitions for Stuttgart last season.
Who is interested in signing Guirassy?
Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund have made the Guinean one of their top targets for the summer transfer window, but the Hammers will have other competition for the player’s signature as well.
AC Milan are believed to be among the potential suitors, while both Manchester United and Newcastle were credited with an interest in Guirassy back in January.
Are West Ham considering alternative targets?
If Julen Lopetegui’s side are priced out of a move for Guirassy, the search for a new No.9 will continue. The likes of Brentford’s Ivan Toney, Bournemouth’s Dominic Solanke, Sevilla’s Youssef En-Nesyri and Chelsea’s Armando Broja have all been linked in recent months.
A lot, though, will depend on the asking price. Guirassy’s low transfer fee makes him a very attractive option, and the other names mentioned could cost quite a lot more.
The Irons may be better off biting the bullet and paying Guirrassy his requested salary and signing-on bonus.
