West Ham United transfer news as contact made to sign Genk forward Mike Tresor

West Ham United have made contact with Belgian Pro League side KRC Genk to sign attacking midfielder Mike Tressor, according to Sacha Tavolieri.

According to the Belgian journalist, taking to his personal Twitter account (19 August), the Hammers have made contact with Genk to sign Tresor and are waiting to settle the Lucas Paqueta affair before making progress with a potential deal.

The 24-year-old Belgian international enjoyed a sensational campaign for Genk last season, registering eight goals and a whopping 21 assists from 34 Jupiler Pro League games, winning the award for the division’s best player.

Tavolieri tweeted: “Things are moving for Mike Tresor!

“West Ham United are interested in the Belgium Pro League’s best player of the 2022/2023 season and are already in contact with KRC Genk’s player side.

“The Hammers must first settle the Paqueta’s affair, but are keen to make progress from next week and be in touch with the Genkies.”

Stunning acquisition

With West Ham United already completing some impressive business to bolster this summer with the likes of Edson Alvarez and James Ward-Prowse joining the ranks in East London, the Hammers will now be looking to address their need further upfield.

After the departures of Gianluca Scamacca and Manuel Lanzini, and Lucas Paqueta facing an uncertain future David Moyes needs greater attacking spark and is already making moves to sign Ajax midfielder Mohammed Kudus.

However, just one attacking addition won’t be enough and after the season Tresor enjoyed last season, it’s a surprise to see only one club in for his signature right now, but that spells good news for the Irons.

Tresor is a talent of undeniable attacking qualities and is certainly ready to make the step up to an elite level after enjoying a superb 2022/23 campaign registering 29 goal contributions from 34 league games, a whopping number which certainly makes him an attractive and exciting option for the Hammers to consider.

Get him in.