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Manchester United 'among clubs ready to hijack West Ham United's Serhou Guirassy move'

Man Utd 'among clubs ready to hijack West Ham's Guirassy move'
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Manchester United are reportedly one of a number of clubs who are considering whether to join West Ham United in the race for Stuttgart forward Serhou Guirassy.

West Ham United are reportedly likely to face competition from Manchester United in the race to sign Stuttgart forward Serhou Guirassy.

Before this season, the Guinea international was not on the radar of some of the biggest clubs in Europe due to his modest form in France and Germany.

However, a career-best run of 17 goals from 14 Bundesliga fixtures and an alleged £17.5m release clause has led to the 27-year-old becoming one of the most sought-after frontmen in Europe.

With Stuttgart sitting in third position in Germany's top flight and holding a four-point advantage in the race for the Champions League, a transfer is far from a foregone conclusion.

Nevertheless, reports have consistently indicated that teams from across the continent are prepared to take a risk on the player before the end of the month.

VfB Stuttgart's Serhou Guirassy celebrates scoring their first goal on August 25, 2023© Reuters

In recent days, West Ham are said to have moved closer to the front of the queue for Guirassy as they contemplate how to bolster their forward line.

With Michael Antonio carrying a knee injury, Danny Ings not regarded as a regular starter and Divin Mubama having only just made the transition from the academy ranks, Jarrod Bowen has been used in an unfamiliar central role.

As a result of Guirassy currently being at the Africa Cup of Nations, though, the player does not necessarily have to be in any rush to decide on the next phase of his career.

According to Football Insider, Man United are monitoring the situation ahead of potentially trying to edge out their Premier League rivals.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag pictured before the match on October 21, 2023© Reuters

At a time when Anthony Martial is expected to leave United in January or the summer, head coach Erik ten Hag will eventually require further competition in the final third.

That said, United have their FFP position to consider, a situation not helped by their early elimination from the Champions League and currently sitting eight points adrift of the top four in the standings.

United are seemingly joined in the race by AC Milan, another team who are eyeing an opportunity to take advantage of the buy-out clause in Guirassy's deal.

Bayern Munich are also said to be preparing a bid, although Tottenham Hotspur are no longer in the race having signed Timo Werner on loan from RB Leipzig last week.

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