West Ham United will face competition with a variety of clubs if they are to revisit a move for Morocco’s World Cup hero Youssef En-Nesyri.

That is according to journalist Pete O’Rourke, who has reiterated the Hammers’ long-term interest in the Sevilla striker, for whom they had an offer rejected last summer.

What’s the word?

Amidst the likely increase in demand for En-Nesyri due to his World Cup displays for Walid Regragui’s side, O’Rourke told GIVEMESPORT: “He’s been a long-term target for West Ham, they have struggled for goals again this season. Michail Antonio has not been as free scoring while Scamacca is still adapting to the Premier League.

“But for En-Nesyri, I think his performances at the World Cup for Morocco are just going to increase competition for his services, and there’ll be more than just West Ham who might be interested in him.“

According to reports from Spain (via Sport Witness), the Irons made a move for the Moroccan in the summer transfer window, but club owners GSB fell short with a bid of around £34m.

Hit and miss

Whilst En-Nesyri suffered problems with his hamstring just a month or so before the World Cup, he has...