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#3 Sébastien Haller

West Ham United Unveil New Signing Sebastien Haller
West Ham United Unveil New Signing Sebastien Haller

West Ham United have struggled to find a decent goalscorer in recent years and for the past two seasons became heavily reliant on Marko Arnautovic for any inspiration in the final third.

Their club-record signing Sébastien Haller just might prove to be the answer to their goal-scoring woes and might propel them back into the contention for a European spot, here's why.

The 25-year-old Frenchman is a proven striker, with the abilities that will make him a perfect fit in the Premier League. He is strong in the air, quick, skilful, excellent at linking up with midfielders and shows touches of flair.

Haller was outstanding for Eintracht Frankfurt last season, providing 15 goals and nine assists in 29 Bundesliga appearances.

At 6ft 3in, he is more than equipped for the physical nature of English top-flight and can bully defenders with ease, as he used to in the Bundesliga, where he won more aerial duels than any other player in the league last season. His aerial prowess can be likened to that of his fellow countrymen Olivier Giroud, who has been highly successful in the top flight.

Most importantly, he is a team player and brings out the best in the players alongside him. He can set up goals as easily as he can put them in the back of the net. He formed a great partnership with now Real Madrid man Luka Jovic last season, so he can link up with one of the many talented Hammers players like Anderson, Chicharito to wreak havoc in his debut season.

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Edited by Shambhu Ajith
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