West Ham United could be dealt a major blow by Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window.
That’s because Spurs are thought to be eyeing up one of the Hammers’ key transfer targets.
Julen Lopetegui has already made a big difference to the playing squad at West Ham, having brought in six new signings this summer.
However, more work is needed if the Spaniard is to guide us back inside the top six in the Premier League table.
It could be argued that Lopetegui still needs to add another striker to his ranks at the London Stadium this summer.
Danny Ings and Michail Antonio cannot be relied upon, and it would surprise nobody if they left the club before the transfer window slams shut.
West Ham have actually been linked with a dream summer transfer for one of the best strikers on the continent.
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But now Tottenham could make our task of signing him next to impossible.
West Ham could be beaten to Jonathan David by Tottenham
According to a report from L’Equipe, Tottenham are lining up a move to sign West Ham target Jonathan David this summer.
The Hammers were said to be set to open talks to sign Jonathan David two weeks ago, with a potential £30 million deal on the cards.
Since then, Lopetegui has brought Niclas Fullkrug to the London Stadium, but that doesn’t mean that he isn’t still on the hunt for further centre-forward reinforcements.
And David would be an absolutely stunning addition for us. However, Tottenham’s interest in the Canada international will clearly damage our hopes of bringing him to the London Stadium.
The Canadian hitman bagged a really impressive 26 goals and nine assists in 47 games in all competitions for Lille last season.
He also has 28 goals in 54 international games for Canada to his name.
David has been described as an ‘unbelievable finisher’ by journalist Austin Ditlhobolo, and he’s spot on there.
The former Gent man possesses explosive pace and terrific movement. At 24, he’s at the ideal age to move to the Premier League from Ligue 1.
He’d take the Hammers to another level entirely, I don’t think there’s any doubt about that.
However, Tottenham entering the race to sign Jonathan David is very bad news for West Ham.