West Ham in advanced talks to sign Andre Silva from RB Leipzig

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West Ham United are exploring the possibility of signing 29-year-old Portuguese striker Andre Silva from RB Leipzig.

According to Sky Sports, the Hammers have initiated talks with the Bundesliga side over a potential loan deal for Silva, with indications that a move could materialise before the January transfer window closes.

West Ham are also willing to include a buy option to facilitate a deal.

Silva has struggled for form this season and has fallen out of favour at Leipzig, where he is no longer considered a key player.

He has only managed 305 minutes of first-team football, returning a goal and three assists.

The German club are open to letting the forward leave, and a move to the Premier League could offer him the fresh start he needs.

West Ham need to sign a striker this month. The East London club has endured a difficult first half of the season, and with new management in place, they are looking to strengthen their squad.

Silva has proven to be a useful addition to previous clubs like Eintracht Frankfurt and AC Milan – he could provide a much-needed boost to West Ham’s attack.

Silva could thrive at West Ham

West Ham could offer Silva a fresh start as the 29-year-old looks to get his career back on track with regular playing time.

The Portuguese striker could also find the Premier League and the Hammers' ambitions too tempting to resist.

The East Londoners have an ambitious project and a talented squad at their disposal.

While they could be pushing for trophies in the coming years, their immediate priority will be to push up the Premier League table, and Silva could play a key role.

Signing a quality striker is a top priority for West Ham. Summer signing Niclas Fullkrug has struggled with injuries, and Silva could be an ideal stop-gap solution.

A six-month loan will help West Ham sort out their issues at the top end of the pitch before reassessing their options in the summer.

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