West Ham have been linked with a move for Ukrainian striker Roman Yaremchuk this summer and his signing could help to unleash Andriy Yarmolenko in David Moyes' side next season.
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It was reported by EuroSport earlier in the summer that West Ham were seriously considering an offer for the Gent forward after his impressive performances at Euro 2020.
The 25-year-old scored twice and registered one assist for Andriy Shevchenko's side as they reached the quarter-finals of the competition before a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of England.
It was also an impressive season for Yaremchuk at club level, as he hit 23 goals in all competitions for Gent, including 20 strikes in the Jupiler Pro League in just 34 appearances.
He was in top form at the Euros, being described as "phenomenal" by reporter, Zach Lowy.
Could Yaremchuk unleash Yarmolenko?
Yarmolenko was another key player for Ukraine at the European Championships this summer, scoring two goals and assisting twice in five appearances, which may have left many West Ham fans wondering why he isn't able to produce those sorts of performances on a more regular basis in the Premier League.
Since signing from Borussia Dortmund in 2018, the winger has managed just ten goals and six assists in 54 appearances for the Hammers, whilst he managed no goals in 15 top-flight appearances last season.
The 31-year-old's contract at the London Stadium is set to expire at the end of next season, so it would not be a surprise to see him sold this summer. However, the potential arrival of Yaremchuk could give him a new lease of life with the west London club.
The two worked well together effectively at the European Championships and could form an excellent partnership in Moyes' side next season if he is given more opportunities to start in the Premier League.
Yarmolenko is clearly appreciated by those at West Ham, with Moyes singing his praises earlier in the summer, saying:
"Andriy Yarmolenko is a footballer with terrific technical ability and a mentality that allows him to thrive on such a grand stage.”
Therefore, if one of his international teammates is brought in, perhaps we will start to see the Yarmolenko who turns up for Ukraine, rather than the one who rarely seems to turn up for West Ham.
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