Swansea striker Zan Vipotnik is on West Ham United’s radar | OneFootball

West Ham United have Swansea City striker Zan Vipotnik on their radar as they eye Premier League promotion next season, according to ExWHUEmployee.

The Hammers insider has claimed on the West Ham Way Patreon this afternoon that the club wants Vipotnik.

The 24-year-old bagged 23 goals and three assists in 44 Championship games last term, and the Hammers admire his physique.

Described as a ‘machine‘ by Swansea manager Vitor Matos, the striker was the top scorer in the Championship last season.

Sporting CP and Benfica also want Vipotnik, while Premier League clubs could look to lure the Slovenian to the top-flight.

He has admitted he would love to play in the Premier League, and the Hammers have to convince him to spend another season in the Championship.

They could do with his services and experience in the division to boost their promotion chances next season.

A squad overhaul could be on the cards at West Ham, and the club are also hoping to recruit a new director of football.

Former Newcastle United head of recruitment Steve Nickson is under serious consideration to become the Hammers’ next director of football.

They have not had a recruitment chief since Kyle Macauley left as head of recruitment in October 2025, following Graham Potter’s departure as manager.