West Ham should reunite interest in centre-forward Jean-Kevin Augustin

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West Ham should reignite the reported January interest they had in RB Leipzig forward Jean-Kevin Augustin in the summer.

According to the Daily Mail, Southampton and Everton are keen on the 21-year-old striker impressing in the Bundesliga.

It is understood that German club Leipzig would demand around £35million for him.

The report details that West Ham, Southampton and Everton all had approaches blocked on deadline day of the most recent January transfer window.

West Ham should re-enter the hunt for the France Under-21 international, as he could be a real force at the London Stadium and breathe new life into the forward line.

Manuel Pellegrini’s side have plenty of creative playmakers in their squad, but could perhaps do with an extra strike next year to help finish off chances.

Augustin has previously been on the Hammers radar and moving for him at the end of the season could be wise.

The youngster is a centre-forward with excellent pace and the £35million fee would be an investment in someone with immense potential.

He’s scored eight goals in 28 games across all competitions this season and certainly has the attributes to trouble Premier League defences.

Pellegrini is building a talented group of players that should really push for the European spots and is perhaps a star-studded striker away from doing it.