West Ham join the race to sign dashing Nigerian winger before the transfer window closes

ENGLISH Championship side West Ham have joined the list of European clubs looking to sign Nigerian winger Daniel Job before the close of the current summer transfer window putting in a firm offer of €4m for his services.

Job, 20, has built his reputation in Norway, where he is currently playing for Kongsvinger, after moving to the country from Nigerian academy Future Pro to Sarpsborg 08 in 2024. He scored 10 goals in 15 matches for Sarpsborg's second team that year before moving into senior football with Kongsvinger and since then has been red hot, attraction attention from across Europe.

West Ham are now one of four clubs looking to sign him before the start of the forthcoming season, alongside with Lecce, Anderlecht and Cologne. Kongsvinger are asking for about €4m plus possible add-ons for the player, who joined them in February and West ham have obliged them with a formal offer.

Job joined Kongsvinger in February 2026 and has made a strong start in the Norwegian second tier. According to the club's official figures list, he has scored seven goals and provided seven assists in 15 league appearances.

Italian side Lecce have already tested Kongsvinger's resolve, having reportedly offered €2.5m plus €500,000 in add-ons but the bid was rejected. Kongsvinger want the guaranteed €4m valuation before considering a sale.

Anderlecht have known about Job since his Sarpsborg days and made an offer in 2025, while Cologne have also joined the current race. A dashing winger who plays on both flanks, Job's preferred role is on the left, however, where his right foot allows him to cut inside and attack the goal.    

West Ham got relegated from the English Premier League last season and are desperate to return immediately, so are looking to strengthen their squad with Premiership quality players. Already, the Hammers have signed winger Manor Solomon from Tottenham Hotspurs and this week, they reached a deal to sign Leeds United striker Joel Piroe.