West Ham United’s summer transfer window was a masterclass in financial self-sustainability, but also a significant gamble in terms of squad improvement. Financially, the Hammers orchestrated a highly profitable overhaul, generating over £180 million from player sales, led by the blockbuster £85m sale of Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham Hotspur and Crysencio Summerville’s £60m move to … Read more
West Ham United are close to signing Leicester City centre-back Wout Faes after reaching a verbal agreement overnight with the Foxes, according to transfer reporter Sacha Tavolieri. The 28-year-old is expected to sign a three-year deal with the Hammers at the London Stadium. Talks between the two clubs progressed quickly in the final days of … Read more
West Ham United have opened formal talks with Nottingham Forest over a potential deal to bring Brazilian defender Morato to East London, according to ExWHUEmployee. Negotiations between the clubs are focused on a loan agreement, with the main sticking point being the deal’s structure. West Ham and Forest remain in talks over whether the move … Read more
West Ham United have agreed to sell Senegalese defender El Hadji Malick Diouf to Brentford in a £40 million deal, according to Sky Sports. Brentford will pay an initial £35m, with a further £5m in performance-related add-ons. The Bees made a breakthrough in negotiations for the 21-year-old left-back as they look to reinforce their options … Read more
West Ham United are considering a move for Chelsea midfielder Dario Essugo as they assess options to strengthen their midfield before the transfer deadline, according to ExWHUEmployee. The East London club’s recruitment team are preparing for possible departures in central midfield, as both Edson Alvarez and Soungoutou Magassa have attracted significant interest from clubs across … Read more
West Ham United are set to join the race for Angers left-back Jacques Ekomie, according to Pete O’Rourke. The East London club are proactively identifying replacements in case they lose star defender El Hadji Malick Diouf, who has emerged as a top target for Brentford. Brentford are reportedly prepared to bid up to £40 million … Read more
Crystal Palace have stepped up their pursuit of West Ham United midfielder Soungoutou Magassa, opening direct negotiations with the Hammers, according to journalist Fabrice Hawkins. Palace officials have been in regular contact with West Ham to clarify the financial terms required for a deal. After initial exploratory talks, the Eagles are now pushing for a … Read more
West Ham United have rejected an opening loan offer from Aston Villa for full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, according to The Athletic. Aston Villa submitted a bid to secure the 28-year-old defender on a straight, season-long loan deal as they scour the market for a new right-back to provide cover for Matty Cash. However, West Ham dismissed … Read more
Leeds United striker Joel Piroe is set to undergo a medical today ahead of completing a move to West Ham United, according to ExWHUEmployee. The Hammers moved swiftly to secure Piroe after their pursuit of primary target Troy Parrott stalled over a financial impasse with AZ Alkmaar. Piroe is expected to join West Ham on … Read more
West Ham United have turned their attention to Leeds United striker Joel Piroe and are working on a deal, according to Sky Sports. The Hammers had originally prioritised AZ Alkmaar’s Republic of Ireland international Troy Parrott, who scored 31 goals last season, as their top attacking target, but talks have stalled due to a difference … Read more