Reports emerged after the final whistle that the Hammers have reached an agreement to sign Tottenham winger Manor Solomon, providing another attacking option ahead of the new Championship campaign for Nuno Espirito Santo.
However, the club’s attacking business may not stop there. Despite Solomon’s imminent arrival, West Ham remain in the market for a centre-forward.
Wilson Isidor has been a recurring name throughout the summer, with the Sunderland striker identified as a player capable of adding pace, movement and goals to Nuno’s frontline.
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Wilson Isidor – 2024/25 Championship |
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Appearances |
46 |
Highlighting his durability and importance to Sunderland’s promotion push. |
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Goals |
13 |
Finished as Sunderland’s leading scorer and was the only Black Cats player to hit double figures. |
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Assists |
2 |
Contributed creatively as well as finishing chances, showing he can link play in the final third. |
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Goals per Game |
0.30 |
Maintained a reliable scoring rate across a demanding campaign which included a play-off win at Wembley. |
The Irons entered the race for the Frenchman in recent weeks, with Sunderland understood to be willing to listen to offers in the right circumstances.
Now, the latest update suggests the Hammers have stepped up their pursuit.
West Ham £12m+ bid made for Sunderland striker Isidor
According to reports relayed by West Ham Zone, West Ham have already lodged a bid worth more than Hull City’s £12m offer for the 25-year-old.
However, Premier League new boys Ipswich Town are also expected to enter the race with a proposed £14m bid, meaning competition for his signature is intensifying.
While Sunderland are open to selling at the right price, Isidor is reportedly in no rush to leave the Stadium of Light, leaving several clubs battling to convince both player and club.
Following relegation, West Ham need options in attack, although Taty Castellanos did star against Portsmouth with two goals at the London Stadium.
However, Isidor would offer an experienced Championship goalscorer and, in the words of Regis Le Bris, is an “emotional” player, something Hammers fans could get behind.
Capable of leading the line or drifting into wider areas, the Haiti international can get in behind defences and is comfortable pressing from the front, qualities that seemingly suit Nuno’s style.
His pace would give West Ham a different dimension alongside creative players such as Jarrod Bowen and incoming wide man Solomon. Across the campaign where Sunderland won promotion to the top flight, Isidor registered 13 goals and two assists in 46 Championship appearances, demonstrating both consistency and durability. He then carried that momentum into the Premier League, scoring six league goals during Sunderland’s first season back in the top flight.
Those numbers explain why multiple clubs remain interested, and with Solomon on his way and West Ham now pressing ahead in their pursuit of Isidor, the club’s attacking rebuild is gathering momentum.
