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West Ham bid more than £34million for Sassuolo hitman Gianluca Scamacca but maybe forced to match club's £42.6 valuation to end striker search...talks also ongoing for Chelsea's Armando Broja

West Ham United have made a bid of more than £34million for Sassuolo striker Gianluca Scamacca. However, it still falls short of the £42.6million value the Serie A club have placed on the 23-year-old.

According to Sky Sports, positive discussions are ongoing between the two clubs, as West Ham look to end their search for a striker with the signing of the Italian international.

Scamacca scored 16 goals in 36 appearances for Sassuolo last season, as the club finished in eleventh place in Serie A.

West Ham are in talks with Sassuolo to sign 23-year-old Italian striker Gianluca Scamacca

West Ham are in talks with Sassuolo to sign 23-year-old Italian striker Gianluca Scamacca

David Moyes is keen on bolstering the Hammers attacking options ahead of the new season

David Moyes is keen on bolstering the Hammers attacking options ahead of the new season

The 6'5" forward was seen as one of the brightest young talents in Europe when was 15, but after several loan spells didn't work out it was finally at Sassuolo where he's been able to fulfil his promise.