BEST SIGNING EVER;Graham potter confirm the contract signing of their dream player

West Ham United head coach Graham Potter has set his sights on overcoming competition from the likes of Barcelona and winning the race for the signing of Lille star Jonathan David after making it clear to the hierarchy that he is desperate to secure additional firepower ahead of his first full season at the London Stadium helm, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Although the Hammers completed the loan acquisition of Evan Ferguson from Brighton & Hove Albion earlier this month, in a deal which does not include an option or obligation to buy despite forking out a significant fee, plans have been put in place to secure an alternative option in the summer.

Potter is working closely with Kyle Macaulay, following his appointment as head of recruitment in January, to pinpoint transfer targets and attempt to steal a march on rival suitors as he aims to build on the eye-catching victory over Premier League title-chasers Arsenal last weekend.

Hammers Fear Missing Out in Race for David

Potter is pushing for West Ham to beat Barcelona to the signing of David in preparation for next season, according to GMS sources, but there are internal concerns that the east Londoners will struggle to turn his head after they rejected the chance to lure him to the Premier League less than 12 months ago.

The striker is on course to become a free agent in the summer as he has entered the final five months of a deal which allows him to pocket in excess of £30,000-per-week at Lille, giving the Hammers and other admirers outside France a golden opportunity to tie him down to a pre-contract agreement.

GMS sources have been informed that West Ham have set their sights on profiting from Barcelona’s financial situation as it is unclear whether the La Liga title-chasers will have the funds to land David.