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West Ham Weigh Italian Option as Pinamonti Draws Premier League Interest

A report by Calcio Mercato places Andrea Pinamonti firmly at the centre of an increasingly busy transfer market. Once again, the Sassuolo striker has reached that familiar moment in his career where form, maturity and timing begin to align. At 26, he is no longer a prospect in waiting, but a forward producing consistently in a league where reliable number nines are becoming scarce.

Pinamonti’s current season underlines that point clearly. His goals and overall performances are helping newly promoted Sassuolo enjoy a strong first half of the campaign, keeping their survival ambitions on track. As Calcio Mercato note, “another season, another confirmation”. Alongside Domenico Berardi and Armand Laurienté, Pinamonti forms part of a balanced and effective attacking trio, though one that may not stay intact for much longer.

Prime Years and Growing Responsibility

Born in 1999, Pinamonti is described as entering “the prime of his career, a period of full maturity”. There is a sense that personal development has mirrored professional progress, with added responsibility and leadership shaping his output. Despite a minor injury setback, he has already scored four goals in 14 Serie A appearances, numbers that stand out in a demanding tactical environment.

With a contract running until 2027, Sassuolo are under no immediate pressure to sell. Coach Fabio Grosso has placed his trust in Pinamonti as the focal point of the attack, and the response has been emphatic. This is a striker who understands space, timing and the demands of Italian football, qualities that tend to travel well beyond Serie A.

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Transfer Market Pressure Builds

Unsurprisingly, that form has attracted attention. Calcio Mercato explain that “the Italian is hotly contested in the transfer market and could change teams as early as January: Lazio and AC Milan are after him in Serie A and West Ham in the Premier League.” The proposed structure of any deal is telling, with an initial loan and a right or obligation to buy, reflecting both value growth and caution.

Pinamonti’s value has risen steadily since his productive loan spell at Genoa, where an option to buy was set at €15 million. Now, with further goals added to his CV, interest has broadened. West Ham’s name stands out, not least because of their need for attacking clarity during a turbulent campaign.

West Ham Context and Italian Links

Calcio Mercato frame West Ham’s situation starkly, describing “a very difficult season, and a historic moment”. Following the managerial change from Potter to Espirito Santo, there have been signs of improvement, yet goals remain elusive. With Fullkrug heading towards the exit, the search for a reliable striker has intensified.

This is where Pinamonti’s profile fits intriguingly. As the report states, “in London they’re reportedly looking at Pinamonti, reviving a tradition of Italian strikers in claret and blue that stretches from Di Canio to Scamacca.” That lineage matters at West Ham, where supporters appreciate forwards who combine edge, intelligence and personality.

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Competition remains fierce. Lazio and AC Milan both see Pinamonti as a solution to their own attacking issues, with Milan in particular seeking a dependable number nine who knows the league “inside out”. For Pinamonti, whether the leap comes in January or June, the next move feels decisive.

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For West Ham fans, there has been frustration with how toothless the attack has looked at times, and fatigue with short term fixes that fail to settle. Pinamonti feels different. He is not a gamble on raw potential or a fading name, but a striker entering his peak with a clear scoring record in a top league.

Fans would welcome the nod to tradition as well. The idea of “reviving a tradition of Italian strikers in claret and blue” carries emotional weight, recalling players who brought flair and fight in equal measure. Pinamonti may not arrive with Paolo Di Canio’s fire or Gianluca Scamacca’s physical presence, but he offers consistency and tactical intelligence.

There would also be realism among the fanbase. A loan with an option to buy suits West Ham’s current position, allowing adaptation without long term risk. Supporters want evidence of a coherent plan, and targeting a striker who fits the system and age profile suggests that clarity may finally be emerging.

If this move happens, it would signal intent without recklessness. For many West Ham fans, that balance has been missing for too long.