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West Ham United have identified Kongsvinger IL Toppfotball’s Daniel Job as a new target, after making advances for Edvin Austbø. Earlier this week, we relayed news Nuno Espírito Santo’s side made a €9.1m bid for the Viking FK winger. Austbø said West Ham are a “cool club” and has expressed his desire to join them this summer. However, Viking have turned down the bid, and the Hammers haven’t returned with an improved offer. New West Ham target from Norway The Championship side have identified Daniel Job as another winger target from Norway. That’s according to Expressen, who cover West Ham United’s efforts to sign the 20-year-old this summer. The Nigerian left Future Pro and moved to Europe for the first time when Sarpsborg 08 signed him in 2024. In February, the winger joined Kongsvinger and has enjoyed a good run, scoring seven goals and contributing eight assists from 16 matches. Job’s displays haven’t gone unnoticed in Italy and England, where the Hammers are his suitor. West Ham launch concrete attempt TV2 in Norway recently reported US Lecce’s interest in the young attacker. There were also claims linking him to AIK Fotboll. Expressen relay that and then shares their updates. The possibility of Daniel Job moving to Sweden isn’t on the cards because of the high price. In fact, ‘everything indicates’ that the Norwegian club will sell him to a league much higher than the Allsvenskan. West Ham United and the Serie A side want to sign him, and both clubs have submitted bids around €4m. Expressen aren’t aware whether Kongsvinger have accepted or rejected these offers. Anderlecht and 1. FC Köln are in the picture but are behind the Hammers and the Italian club. With Job expected to leave, there’s no mention of his preference between the London club and Lecce. Key transfer points - Championship side made offer for winger Austbø - Hammers identify Daniel Job as new winger target from Norway - Table €4m bid, unclear whether Kongsvinger accepted it - Expectation for Nigerian to leave this summer