Ralf Rangnick discusses future of Jesse Lingard ahead of West Ham fixture
West Ham have agreed a fee with Benfica to sign striker Darwin Nunez, according to reports. However, the Hammers are in a race to ensure a deal is completed before Monday's 11pm transfer deadline. Nunez is currently with the Uruguay squad ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Venezuela on Tuesday.
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Newcastle are also keen on signing the young French starlet.
A third forward West Ham are looking at his Toulouse frontman Rhys Healey.
Englishman Healey moved to France to join Toulouse in 2020 after a successful spell at MK Dons.
He has scored 13 goals in 21 Ligue 2 outings this term and Sky says he would be brought in as a back-up to Antonio.
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Healey would be a far cheaper option than both Nunez and Ekitike.
Meanwhile, Hammers assistant Stuart Pearce claimed last week the club were still interested in re-signing Jesse Lingard from Manchester United despite Newcastle closing in on a deal.
Pearce told talkSPORT: "Everyone is aware that we tried to get Jesse back again last summer and that will continue, probably, in this window as well but that is down to Jesse.
"Jesse has six months of his contract left, he will decide and Manchester United more importantly will decide what his future is for the next six months."
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