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Taty replacement? West Ham’s £17m striker hope looks dead already

The January transfer window is just over six weeks away, and West Ham United are already putting their plans in place behind the scenes. Hammers…

Published: Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 6:00 PM
Taty replacement? West Ham’s £17m striker hope looks dead already
Key Things to Know
  • West Ham's pursuit of £17 million-rated striker Mohamed Ali Zoma is stalled due to a significant shoulder injury.
  • Nurnburg head coach Miroslav Klose stated that Zoma is unlikely to return to the pitch before 2027.
  • West Ham previously submitted a £17 million permanent offer for Zoma before signing Joel Piroe on loan.
The Story in 60 Seconds

West Ham United's pursuit of Nurnburg striker Mohamed Ali Zoma may be disrupted following a significant shoulder injury sustained by the forward. The Hammers previously submitted a £17 million permanent bid for the 22-year-old Italian international before signing Joel Piroe on loan. Nurnburg manager Miroslav Klose confirmed that Zoma is not expected to play again until 2027, making a January move highly unlikely.

With Taty Castellanos potentially departing permanently for River Plate, West Ham are evaluating alternative forward targets. Rangers forward Ryan Naderi has emerged on the club's radar as recruitment chief Nils Koppen seeks attacking reinforcements for their promotion push.

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