The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.

[hammers92]

If Conte wants rid of a full back when he dreams of defending in his sleep then no thanks. Our defenders are asked to defend and he’s proven himself to be a liability at times in the Premier League.

Also not keen on Emerson but I’m getting the increased feeling Cornet will be asked to do Cresswell’s running for one more year.

Actually think a bit of creativity in the middle is now our biggest priority.

[goa127]

The boy literally plays with string attached to the ball.

Think that might be against the rules

[Colours never run]

Would we turn down Son or Kane if we ever had the opportunity? I know we would never get either but seriously just because its Spurs is a bit lame.

Yeah. f*** em!

[Albie Beck]

Would we turn down Son or Kane if we ever had the opportunity? I know we would never get either but seriously just because its Spurs is a bit lame.

Yeah - with bells on. Pair of cheating c****.

[Missing Nickel]

I would be surprised to see Reguillon turn up here given his antics last season against us and the fact that we don’t really buy from spurs. I think Emerson is coming with his wages subsidized by Chelsea to get him off their books (like Zouma last season).

Kehrer was told we’re switching to a back three (according to DusseldorfHammer). I think our defence and midfield will look like this once the window closes:

GK: Fabianski/Areola
RWB: Coufal/Ashby
RCB: Johnson/Kehrer
CB: Zouma/Dawson
LCB: Aguerd/Cresswell/Ogbonna
LWB: Emerson/Cornet
RCM: Soucek/Vanaken
LCM: Rice/Downes

And then an interchangeable front 3 made up of these 6 players:
Antonio
Scamacca
Bowen
Fornals
Benrahma
Lanzini


That’s a pretty well balanced squad with two players per position. Plenty of cover and versatility in every department. And we’re nearly there, just Vanaken and a LWB needed.

[Cuenca 'ammer]

Think that might be against the rules

CNR still hasn't gotten used to the ball not having a bladder either !!!!!

[Mr Green Genes]

Would we turn down Son or Kane if we ever had the opportunity? I know we would never get either but seriously just because its Spurs is a bit lame.

I personally find the idea that we shouldn't deal with them (or Arsenal or Chelsea) just because of who they are to be frankly pathetic.

I always particularly love it when we beat certain teams (the above plus Manure and one or two others) but apart from that, really???

If Regulion becomes available, we should treat considering him on its merits. If he fits, if he is what we want, we should go for him. If not, leave him alone. Not to consider him just because he plays for a club we dislike is beyond parody.

[Iron-on-transfer]

Would we turn down Son or Kane if we ever had the opportunity? I know we would never get either but seriously just because its Spurs is a bit lame.

1) Reguilon is not a reliable performer in the Prem imho.
2) He throws tantrums punching and kicking when he loses the ball.
3) He's constantly in the ref's face screaming he's been wronged.
4) He snidely slapped one of our players less than a year ago and for no reason steamed up to another one.
5) He has a really annoying mole on his face.

Not just coz he's a Spud (but it helps I admit). I'm out.

[WCpete]

Kehrer was told we’re switching to a back three (according to DusseldorfHammer). I think our defence and midfield will look like this once the window closes:

RCB: Johnson/Kehrer

Surely Kehrer starts ahead of Johnson. I'd put him in ahead of Johnson this weekend if it were possible.

[hammers92]

Surely Kehrer starts ahead of Johnson. I'd put him in ahead of Johnson this weekend if it were possible.

Has Johnson done anything wrong to warrant being dropped? If anything, he takes Coufal’s place and Kehrer slots in at CB.

[IronZ-79]

I personally find the idea that we shouldn't deal with them (or Arsenal or Chelsea) just because of who they are to be frankly pathetic.

I always particularly love it when we beat certain teams (the above plus Manure and one or two others) but apart from that, really???

If Regulion becomes available, we should treat considering him on its merits. If he fits, if he is what we want, we should go for him. If not, leave him alone. Not to consider him just because he plays for a club we dislike is beyond parody.

100%!!!

[Aceface]

I personally find the idea that we shouldn't deal with them (or Arsenal or Chelsea) just because of who they are to be frankly pathetic.

Levy allegedly tried to tap phones and have West Ham employees surveilled by private investigators, geed up the legal action against owning the OS, and tried to ratfuck us on the pitch by nixing a deadline deal for Adebayor. It’s not because of a football rivalry that we don’t deal with them, it’s because of previous behaviour.

[Lovejoy]

Has Johnson done anything wrong to warrant being dropped? If anything, he takes Coufal’s place and Kehrer slots in at CB.

If we play a back 4 this is what should happen this weekend. I think we might be edging towards a back 3 long term though.

[Albie Beck]

I personally find the idea that we shouldn't deal with them (or Arsenal or Chelsea) just because of who they are to be frankly pathetic.

I always particularly love it when we beat certain teams (the above plus Manure and one or two others) but apart from that, really???

If Regulion becomes available, we should treat considering him on its merits. If he fits, if he is what we want, we should go for him. If not, leave him alone. Not to consider him just because he plays for a club we dislike is beyond parody.

I've got no particular problem dealing with Spurs. If Sullivan wants to lock horns then crack on.

My issue is with the particular players discussed: Reguillon, Son and Kane. They are all snides.

To me, Kane is an embarrassment as England captain.

[Hugh Jargon]

To me, Kane is an embarrassment as England captain.

Totally agree.

[carnage]

If we play a back 4 this is what should happen this weekend. I think we might be edging towards a back 3 long term though.

Moyes plays a back 4 95% of the time. He ain’t changing now he’s approaching 60.

[Colours never run]

Once anything has been rinsed through the Spurs machinery it's forever tainted. No good can ever come from dealing with those north London slags.

[westlondonhammer]

If you have multiple roles to fill, but limited squad spaces, Maitland-Niles and Kehrer are two very useful signings.

AMN - RB, LB, CM
TK - RB, LB, CB, CM

I'd take Maitland-Niles, he's not been treated well by Arsenal and I can imagine his love for the game has taken a hit. But I'm sure there are more who get a move and fall back in love with it than there are Deles or Michael Johnsons who just don't.

And if there's one thing we do have under Moyes, it appears to be a very good team spirit. I'd back us to make him feel joy about football again.

His carrot is essentially that he has 12 months to take Rice's spot next season or boot Soucek out of the team and forn a good relationship with Englands number 1 CM.

While I think it's pretty much nailed on.that JWP replaces Declan here next year, AMN has a chance to make his case.

His versatility as a WB can also be useful if we move to that system.

Still feels like we're looking for 2 CMs...loan cover for Soucek and then the big Belgian to compete with Lanzini / Fornals in a 4 3 3 / 4 2 3 1

His biggest issue is he doesn't smile much and we know what some are like...

[WCpete]

Has Johnson done anything wrong to warrant being dropped? If anything, he takes Coufal’s place and Kehrer slots in at CB.

He's been fine. Likes to wander wide a bit, but he's been fine. Nevertheless, I'd much prefer to get Kehrer in the CB sooner than later. If he's what he's supposed to be then let Johnson go wide and fight it out with Vlad. Don't really consider it dropping per se. He's been deputizing because we only had 1 CB. We have another. I want him to play.

[Diogenes]

For West Ham, this transfer window really is Catch 22.
The problem we have is that we, the manager, coaches and board would like to sign up players who can help us get in to the Champions League. However, generally, those particular players would prefer to go to those clubs already in the Champions League or who offer them the best chance of playing there. Unfortunately, lets be really honest, that isn't us is it?

Apart from the top 6 and similar clubs in Europe I cannot name any player who is good enough for that type of team 'now', not potential, who has signed for the great unwashed. I'm pretty sure we have really attempted to sign a few of those players up, naively IMVHO.

Given that scenario, there is really only one route. Sign up those players who at least can help you keep knocking at that door, whilst trying to nab the future potential. The latter point is also difficult because it is a) a big money gamble and b) the big boys can often afford to name those too and loan them out etc. Hobson's choice very often.