One of West Ham United’s two primary striker targets scored last night in the Copa America third-place playoff.
Jonathan David came in off the bench and put Canada in front in the 80th minute, but unfortunately, it wasn’t enough as Luis Suarez dramatically equalised in the 92nd minute and forced a penalty shootout.
Lille striker David has enhanced an already excellent reputation with his performances in the summer tournament and has been heavily linked with a transfer to West Ham.
The Hammers’ other main forward target is Aston Villa’s Colombian striker, Jhon Duran, who should be on the bench for Monday’s Copa final against Argentina. At 20 years of age Duran is seen as a player with potential rather than the finished article which David Undoubtedly is.
West Ham’s summer transfer plans
West Ham’s summer transfer plans had been revealed recently following links to a multitude of strikers. However, it now seems the two frontrunners are both competing in the same competition in the United States. David is just one goal away from becoming Canada’s all time leading goal scorer and could be available for half the price being suggested for Duran.
The likelihood of Duran featuring against Argentina is slim. He was an unused substitute in Colombia’s semi-final and remained on the bench for their quarter-final against Panama, despite being 5-0 ahead.
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