STRIKER Divock Origi is lined up for a stunning return to the Premier League.
West Ham have their eyes set on the former Liverpool striker for up to £9million after he spent last season at AC Milan, according to reports in Italy.
The Italian club are close to completing a deal with The Hammers for the 28-year-old who scored two goals in his first season there.
Hammers boss David Moyes is pushing for the signing as it would allow him to release striker Gianluca Scamacca on loan to Roma.
The Belgian international’s move to the London Stadium would aid Scamacca’s return to his boyhood club under Jose Mourinho’s management.
The FA Cup 2021-22 winner was not a part of AC Milan’s pre-season tour squad in the USA, alongside teammate Ante Rebic, according to reports.
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Origi earns around £3.5m per season at the Rossoneri, therefore his departure to East London would save the club £12m plus income for his sale.
West Ham are looking to spend the £105m received from Arsenal for Declan Rice wisely in the coming weeks.
Moyes is keen to add more youth to his starting XI with the Hammers’ large new budget this summer.
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However, the Europa Conference winners have struggled to make a single signing this summer.
So far, Fulham have rejected West Ham’s £40m transfer bid for midfielder Joao Palhinha.
And The Hammers have seen a loan offer for Manchester United defender Harry Maguire rejected.
There is still hope as West Ham are leading the fight with Tottenham for Chelsea’s midfielder Conor Gallagher.
The East London club are also working to get a deal done this week for Manchester City’s Carlos Borges for a fee of around £14m, according to TalkSport.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
