West Ham United are ready to make a move for Fiorentina forward Mario Gomez if their attempts to pry Carlos Bacca from AC Milan are unsuccessful, according to The Daily Express.
The Hammers are in the market for a high-profile new centre forward this summer to lead the club into a new era, but have suffered some setbacks in their recruitment drive.
Milan have accepted a West Ham offer for the Colombia international, with Bacca said to be mulling over a potential move to the Olympic Stadium currently.
Should the South American spurn the chance to join Slaven Bilic’s men, Gomez is being eyed up as a possible alternative.
The Germany international is coming off the back of scoring 26 goals for Besiktas last term, leading the Turks to a domestic title during a loan stint.
However, the political situation in Turkey has resulted in Gomez declining a permanent move to Istanbul, with a switch elsewhere now a real possibility.
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