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WEST HAM ANALYSIS: WHY 33-GOAL PROMISE DAVID IS THE PERFECT FüLLKRUG REPLACEMENT

West Ham are pushing to sign Canadian striker Promise David in a £17m January deal. The 6ft 4in forward is a key target to solve their centre-forward issues.

West Ham Analysis: Why 33-Goal Promise David Is The Perfect Füllkrug Replacement
West Ham Nears Deal for $6'4"$ Canadian Striker David

West Ham seems to be moving fast before January, with reports saying their main target is Promise David, a 24-year-old Canadian forward.

Earlier this week, there were claims that West Ham asked about the striker before the winter window. Now, TeamTalk says West Ham is leading the race to sign the Union Saint-Gilloise (USG) striker.

Why West Ham wants Promise David

David has come a long way, starting his career in Estonia before succeeding in Belgium. In his first full season at USG, he scored 24 goals and was vital in helping the club end its long wait for a major win, lifting the Belgian First Division title in 24/25, their first league title since 1935.

At around 6 ft 4 in, with a strong presence and quick instincts in the box, David’s mix of strength and finishing ability makes him a good fit for the Premier League. Scouts and insiders see him as a good deal, with some calling him “the monster” because of his dominance in the penalty area.

He’s already scored nine goals this season, perhaps showing that his rise isn’t just luck but the start of something consistent.

Since joining USG, the Canadian international has scored 33 goals in 61 games, including three in seven European appearances.

How he fits West Ham’s plans and why it matters now

West Ham urgently needs to strengthen their attack. With Niclas Füllkrug likely to leave in January due to a poor return from injury and inconsistent performance, and despite Callum Wilson's recent improvements, the staff wants to add at least one more forward in January.

David’s good at aerial play, holding the ball, and scoring goals, which would give them a true centre-forward, possibly opening up space for players like Jarrod Bowen, Crysencio Summerville, and Lucas Paquetá.

The reported fee of around €20 million (about £17–18 million) is considered very cheap for a forward with Champions League experience and years left on his contract. For a club that worries about high prices, this is an easy choice.

West Ham faces competition for Promise David.

Other Premier League clubs like Wolves and Leeds United are also thinking about bidding for David.

Because of this, West Ham is trying to get in touch early before January, which makes sense if they want to secure the deal before the usual rush raises the price or David loses interest.

From our point of view, targeting David seems like the kind of smart move the club has needed in recent windows. If it goes through, West Ham would be taking a rare opportunity to invest in a young, eager striker who could finally give them what they’ve been missing: a real, reliable No. 9 up front.

CONOR GALLAGHER CONFIRMED AS "VITAL" STARTER FOR SPURS FOLLOWING BENTANCUR’S INJURY LAYOFF

Conor Gallagher proved the doubters wrong against Man City. Discover why his €40m move to Tottenham is finally paying off for Spurs.

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Conor Gallagher secured first Spurs assist as Tottenham snatched a point at City

Chelsea and Atletico Madrid both decided Conor Gallagher wasn’t worth the trouble. At Chelsea, he had his moments—Pochettino liked him, but the fans never really warmed up. When Chelsea shipped him off to Atletico, it made sense. Enzo Fernandez stepped up, took over Gallagher’s role, and fit in perfectly next to Caicedo, with Cole Palmer adding that extra spark up front.

Things didn’t get much better for Gallagher in Spain. He barely got a chance at Atleti, lost his spot in the starting eleven, and pretty much ended up on the transfer list before anyone had time to blink. Interest was lukewarm at best until the winter window rolled around. Aston Villa wanted him and went after him pretty aggressively, but then Tottenham swooped in late. Spurs needed someone to patch up the midfield after Bentancur’s injury, so they just paid up—40 million euros, no hesitation.

His start at Tottenham? Rough. Honestly, that was to be expected. He’d played well at Palace before, but after his struggles at Atleti, he needed time to adjust. Sitting on the bench in Spain didn’t do him any favours.

Then Gallagher showed up. People doubted whether he could really add creativity and move the ball forward for Spurs, so his early struggles got people worried. But then came the 2-2 draw against Manchester City. He suddenly looked like the player both Ange Postecoglou and Thomas Frank were so desperate to sign.

Against City, Gallagher flipped the script. He set up a crucial assist, drove play forward on the dribble, and kept drawing fouls—everything the Spurs needed. Defensively, he was all over the place in a good way: two tackles, three interceptions, a full 90 minutes, and a huge part of the Spurs clawing their way back into the game.

Tottenham fans loved it. They saw the effort, the attitude, and the hunger to win. Gallagher just wouldn’t quit, and in that second half, he, Xavi Simons, Pape Matar Sarr, Destiny Udogie, and Dominic Solanke ran the show. Four of those guys have been carrying Spurs lately, so Gallagher is fitting right in with them. That’s a pretty good sign he’s going to work out just fine in North London.

AC MILAN MEDICAL FAILURE: THE HIDDEN KNEE INJURY THAT CRUSHED MATETA’S £30M MOVE

Jean-Philippe Mateta's £30m move to AC Milan is OFF. Discover why a failed medical has put his France World Cup dreams in jeopardy.

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Mateta’s "dream move" suddenly turned toxic.

Jean Philippe-Mateta’s got a real headache right now. The Crystal Palace striker just watched his £30 million dream move to AC Milan blow up at the last minute, all because a knee problem showed up during his medical.

The thing is, Mateta’s been carrying this injury for a while. Now he’s stuck: should he go under the knife and try to recover in time for the World Cup? He wants to make the France squad this summer, but nothing’s guaranteed. Even if he has surgery, there’s no telling if he’ll be fit enough—or have enough time on the pitch—to convince Didier Deschamps he deserves a spot.

The injury’s been dragging him down anyway. It’s messing with his form and his game time, and he’s worried he won’t get a real shot at proving himself for France if he isn’t at his best.

It’s tough because he’s coming off a fantastic year at Palace. FA Cup winner, big goals, helped the club reach Europe—it’s been a dream run. But now he might have to go back to Selhurst Park, even though he’s made it clear he’s had enough and wants out.

Honestly, it feels like only a matter of time before he leaves. His contract runs out next summer, and Palace can’t risk losing him for nothing. They’ve already watched Marc Guehi go to Man City for a bargain, just because his deal was running down.

Now Mateta has to sit down with Palace and the doctors to figure out what to do about his knee. Surgery would sideline him for months, probably killing his World Cup chances.

He’s gutted about Milan falling through, especially after Juventus cooled their interest and Nottingham Forest had an offer turned down. Over the weekend, he even unfollowed Palace on Instagram and posted a fed-up emoji. No one really knows if he’ll even make the squad for the Brighton game.

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