West Ham are reportedly in pole position to land Middlesbrough forward, with the player’s agent, Matthias Veneroso, confirming the 25-year-old could leave in the January transfer window.
While Ipswich Town have made moves for the Ivory Coast international, Lath reportedly prefers the allure of the London Stadium over a relegation scrap with the Tractor Boys.
The striker has impressed this season, bagging nine goals and two assists in 23 Championship outings. His performances have piqued the interest of several clubs, but West Ham could offer the “better challenge” he’s seeking.
Ipswich, currently languishing in the drop zone, seem unlikely to meet his ambitions.
Claret & Hugh last week exclusively revealed that the Hammers are scouring the market for a new forward, though our sources suggest the club is prioritising a “top-class centre forward.
” Whether Lath fits that mould remains debatable, but his goalscoring record could provide the help the Hammers so desperately need with injuries to Antonio and Bowen.
One thing worth noting . . . if Ipswich are determined to tussle with West Ham for Lath’s signature, a cheeky bid for their own starlet, Liam Delap, might be a worth a punt.
Delap has looked excellent every time I’ve seen him play and he will only get better.
