Hammers Secure Scamacca in £35.5m Serie A Coup
West Ham United have taken a decisive step in their summer rebuild by agreeing a £35.5m deal with Sassuolo for Italian international Gianluca Scamacca. The Jaya9 transfer insider reveals the structured payment includes £30.5m upfront with £5m in performance-based add-ons, plus a savvy 10% sell-on clause for the Serie A side.
The 23-year-old target man arrives fresh from a breakout season where his 16 goals in 36 appearances showcased why comparisons to Zlatan Ibrahimovic persist. Standing at 6’5″ with technical finesse, Scamacca represents exactly the profile David Moyes wants to lead his line.
The Broja Conundrum: Chelsea’s Albanian Dynamite
While Scamacca’s medical looms, West Ham maintain active dialogue with Chelsea for Armando Broja. The Albanian striker’s pressing metrics (top-5 in final-third regains last season) and explosive pace make him an ideal Premier League project. However, as Jaya9 understands, the likelihood of signing both forwards appears slim given financial fair play considerations.
Key Broja attributes that appeal to Moyes:
- Elite pressing intensity (112 opposition box touches despite limited starts)
- 20 goals in 48 career starts – a 0.42 goals-per-game ratio
- Versatility to play across a front three
Midfield Reinforcements: Onana & Kostic in Focus
Beyond striker targets, West Ham‘s transfer machinery hums on multiple fronts:
Amadou Onana: The Defensive Midfield Solution
Lille’s 20-year-old enforcer Amadou Onana remains a priority, with his 6’4″ frame offering steel in midfield. His 2.3 tackles per 90 in Ligue 1 last season would instantly upgrade West Ham’s defensive transitions.
Filip Kostic: Europa League Proven Quality
A £12m bid for Eintracht Frankfurt’s Serbian wing-back Filip Kostic demonstrates Moyes’ tactical flexibility. The UEFA Europa League Player of the Season (6 assists in 2021/22) could redefine West Ham‘s left flank, offering:
- Set-piece mastery
- Overlapping runs to complement Said Benrahma
- Experience in high-pressure European matches
Missed Opportunities & Completed Business
The Hammers’ summer hasn’t been without setbacks. Jesse Lingard’s shock move to Nottingham Forest stung, despite the club submitting a competitive offer. However, three signings already bolster the squad:
- Nayef Aguerd (£30m, Rennes) – Ball-playing CB
- Alphonse Areola (£7.75m, PSG) – Cup-winning goalkeeper
- Flynn Downes (Undisclosed, Swansea) – Midfield depth
Tactical Implications: How New Signings Fit Moyes’ System
With Europa Conference League football adding fixture congestion, these moves signal West Ham‘s ambition to:
- Diversify attacking options: Scamacca’s hold-up play vs Broja’s vertical threat
- Increase squad depth: Vital for competing on multiple fronts
- Enhance set-piece dominance: Scamacca (6’5″) + Aguerd (6’3″) + Onana (6’4″)
As Jaya9 lead analyst Mark Thompson notes: “Moyes is building a squad with physicality and technical balance – something that nearly delivered Champions League football last season. Scamacca in particular could be the difference in tight games against low blocks.”
What Comes Next?
With the September 1 deadline approaching, West Ham‘s transfer team faces critical decisions:
- Finalize Scamacca’s personal terms (currently in negotiation)
- Choose between Broja or alternative attacking targets
- Secure at least one midfield addition (Onana remains priority)
Stay tuned to Jaya9 for breaking updates as West Ham’s transfer saga unfolds. Will this be the window that propels them into consistent European contention? The pieces are certainly falling into place.
