According to The Sun, West Ham United have shifted their attentions to Sampdoria striker Duvan Zapata as the man to replace Marko Arnautovic after Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez snubbed them. Manager Manuel Pellegrini was keen on the Uruguayan as he sought for a quality finisher, but the South American wants to join Valencia instead. £40 million-rated Zapata can offer West Ham exactly what they need, though, after scoring 26 goals in 42 games across all competitions for Atalanta last term during a loan spell. At 28, the Colombia international is at the peak of his powers, and could guarantee the Hammers the goals they need to break into the top seven.
Report: West Ham United keen on Sampdoria striker Duvan Zapata
