Genoas Alberto Gilardino is very much a case of sticking on the same theme here. Gilardino would add great experience to West Hams attacking options, something that many people think is necessary in a relegation fight. The player has recently been linked with a move to Upton Park, after reportedly turning down the chance to move to the MLS with Toronto FC. His experience is further underpinned by his age of 31, and fact that he has 57 appearances for his country Italy since making his international debut in 2004. The player has also made over 400 league appearances during his career, but has only ever played in Italian football. The concern might be that there isnt any real evidence about how well he will be able to adapt to playing in other leagues in other countries. Nevertheless, he has a decent scoring record with nearly 200 scored in all competitions throughout his career; his form this season has also been good eight Serie A goals from the 18 league games that he has started. Those goals have also come economically as he has only taken 31 shots this season. So, could prove to be a clinical scorer that could help to keep the Hammers up if they can tighten up their defence
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