West Ham United are looking to improve their attacking unit with the signing of Idrissa Gueye from French outfit Metz.

According to WiWSport, they are closing in on the capture of the 18-year-old attacking prodigy. The player has already agreed personal terms with West Ham United, and the London club will look to finalise the formalities of the deal quickly. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.

He could develop into a player for them in the long term, and it will be interesting to see if the London club can nurture him properly. The 18-year-old will need ample opportunities in order to continue his development. He will not want to sit on the bench at a big club next season. It remains to be seen whether West Ham can provide him with the platform he requires.

Idrissa Gueye could be a future star for West Ham

The attacker is highly rated across Europe, and he has been linked with multiple clubs. West Ham will be delighted to have secured his signature. They need to add more quality and depth to the attacking unit. Although the 18-year-old might not be able to make an instant impact, and he will need time to adapt to English football, he is a tremendous prospect with a bright future. He could prove to be an asset for the club in the long run.

Meanwhile, the opportunity to move to English football will be quite exciting for the players as well. The 18-year-old will feel that he can improve further with regular gametime in England. West Ham have done well to groom young players in the past, and he will hope to fulfil his potential with them in the coming seasons.

West Ham had a disappointing season last time out, and they will look to bounce back strongly. They need to add more quality and depth to the squad this summer. Bringing in the right blend of experience and youth would be ideal for them.