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da betobet： According to TEAMtalk, West Ham United are considering a £20m bid for Boca Juniors forward Dario Benedetto ahead of this summer’s transfer window.
What’s the word, then?
It is not exactly breaking news that West Ham will be in the market for a new striker at the end of the 2018-19 campaign.
Indeed, Andy Carroll is expected to leave on a free transfer, whilst the futures of Lucas Perez, Marko Arnautovic and Javier Hernandez are seemingly up in the air.
To be honest, Michail Antonio is probably the best bet through the middle at the moment, with Arnautovic particularly struggling for form.
According to TEAMtalk, West Ham are lining up a swoop for Benedetto, who could be available for around £20m.
The five-time Argentina international has only scored four times in 19 appearances for Boca this term, though, and it would be a risk to bring the centre-forward to the London Stadium this summer.
Why should West Ham avoid the deal?
If TEAMtalk are correct and Benedetto is available for around £20m, then it could be considered decent business.
After all, Benedetto has scored 109 times in 267 appearances at professional level, including 38 goals in 61 games for Boca.
The 5 ft 9 ace has not sampled European football, though, and at the age of 28, you have to think that someone would have taken him sooner if he was capable of being a success on the European stage.
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That might be a harsh opinion of the South American, but it would be a big risk for West Ham to attempt to solve a huge issue in their team by signing a player who has no experience in the European game.
The Hammers need a new centre-forward this summer – that is for certain – but should avoid a move for Benedetto at all costs.