West Ham United are seventh in the Premier League despite playing the season without an in-form centre-forward.
David Moyes’ priority for the summer transfer window will be to add a quality No.9 to his ranks and the perfect door seems to have opened for the Scotsman to do just that.
Genoa forward Albert Gudmundsson has enjoyed a breakout season in Serie A this season which culminated in a remarkable performance in the recent Euro 2024 playoffs. His four goals across two goals were not enough to fire Iceland to Germany, though.
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Gudmundsson’s achievements on the international scene, though, did bring into focus his achievements at club level. For mid-table Genoa, he has struck 10 Serie A goals this season in 27 appearances. No player out of the top seven teams has more.
It has been quite an achievement given he scored only 10 goals in Serie B last term, but it also reflects how well he has adapted to a new, more central, role after being primarily used as a winger last term.
And Fabrizio Romano says the forward, who spent time at Arsenal as a youngster, could be up for sale.
“Genoa anticipate important bids for Albert Gudmundsson this summer after excellent season — but haven’t started concrete talks with any club yet,” he wrote on X.
“Price tag expected to be around €25/30m and Genoa could also be open to include players in the deal.”
