West Ham United have emerged as serious contenders to sign Lucas Stassin from Saint-Etienne. The Hammers are keen to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the new Premier League season. While RC Lens already have an agreement in place to sign Stassin, West Ham have made a concrete move to secure his signature. West Ham are prepared to meet Saint-Etienne's valuation, with a fee in the region of £15 million expected. Saint-Etienne have no immediate desire to lose Stassin, but financial considerations might lead to a deal.

Lucas Stassin is seeking to exit AS Saint-Étienne this summer, following the club's relegation to Ligue 2. Although the club has been relegated, Stassin, whose contract extends until 2028, faces a challenging departure. The club's management has communicated to interested teams that a substantial fee would be required, as the shareholders are not under financial pressure to offload their top players. West Ham has taken the most definitive action so far, having already engaged in discussions regarding the transfer's financing and Stassin's salary with the relevant parties. Among several clubs expressing interest, West Ham's efforts are the most advanced, with Lille, Paris FC, Rennes, and Marseille in France, as well as Leipzig, Wolverhampton, and Sporting Portugal internationally, also showing interest but not progressing as far in negotiations.