"However, one of their leading targets is no longer an option, as he has sealed a transfer elsewhere. Following the arrival of Wilson, West Ham manager Graham Potter now has him and Niclas Fullkrug as number nine options, while Jarrod Bowen can also operate there when necessary. However, there are concerns about both strikers, given that they are 33 and 32 respectively and this has led to long-term targets being drawn up."
"However, it was confirmed earlier this week that Chelsea have reached an agreement to bring the 22-year-old to Stamford Bridge from next summer onwards. Emegha, who has been likened to new Liverpool striker Alexander Isak, scored 14 goals in just 23 Ligue 1 starts last season, and that saw him attract attention from a number of clubs, including West Ham. However, Chelsea's connections with Strasbourg meant that they were always favourites to get him, which they have now done."
West Ham signed Callum Wilson and now has him and Niclas Fullkrug as primary number-nine options, with Jarrod Bowen able to fill in when required. Concerns over Wilson and Fullkrug's ages—33 and 32 respectively—have prompted a search for younger, long-term striker targets. Emmanuel Emegha scored 14 goals in 23 Ligue 1 starts for Strasbourg and attracted interest from several clubs. Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign the 22-year-old from next summer, leveraging links with Strasbourg. West Ham must identify alternative younger striker targets for the 2026 window while monitoring Fullkrug and Wilson this season; only Wilson has scored so far.
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