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West Ham set to beat Man Utd for quicksilver Sevilla forward

Manchester United and Liverpool are lagging behind West Ham United in the race for highly-rated Sevilla forward Youssef En-Nesyri.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in the market for a prolific striker to spearhead the Red Devils attack next season.

Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Braut Haaland remains the Norwegian’s top priority, but the cost of the deal could blow United out of the water.

With Edinson Cavani’s future in Manchester up in the air and Anthony Martial’s in poor form, the Premier League giants are eager to bolster their attacking options in the summer.

En-Nesyri has emerged as a cut-price option if United’s pursuit of Haaland fails to come to fruition.

The 23-year-old forward has enjoyed a stunning season at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, clocking up 22 goals in La Liga and the Champions League.

En-Nesyri’s impressive showings under Julen Lopetegui have not gone unnoticed, with several Premier League clubs keeping a watchful eye on his development.

Known for his acceleration and strength, the Morocco international has improved his aerial ability and finishing to establish himself as one of the most lethal strikers in the Spanish top division.

His attributes perfectly match Premier League requirements as the Red Devils consider making a move in the upcoming transfer window.

However, as reported by Estadio Deportivo, West Ham are front-runners in the race for En-Nesyri.

Back in the January transfer window, the Hammers saw their £26 million offer for the Moroccan fell on Sevilla’s deaf ears.

The Andalusian giants are now open to selling their prized asset for a figure close to £35m.

Desperate to outmanoeuvre United and Liverpool in the race for En-Nesyri’s signature, David Moyes is looking to accelerate his interest.

With Champions League football well within their grasp, the Londoners will be an attractive destination this summer.