Transfer Window Jan 2025

[Swiss Pauli]

De Cuyper
Ordonez
Seys
Jashari
Talbi

All top talents at Brugge.

Seys would be ideal, I think: LB equally as comfortable at RB. Unfortunately, the further Brugge go in the CL the higher his price.

[funky chicken]

If Potter wants to reproduce the style and formation he did at Chelsea and especially Brighton then you’d think a new 1st choice keeper would be on his list, seeing as it all starts from the back.

Potter has tried to make it work with Areola, by asking him to throw it or roll the ball out more, but his kicks still aren’t the best. Other than the one at Stamford Bridge of course!

The trouble there is, can we afford to keep Alphonse as 2nd choice knowing he’s likely to be on high wages and not a lot of fixtures to be played outside of the league games? Equally what clubs can we entice to take him on a permanent deal?

We’re possibly a wingback lite too on the right, depending on what the long term plans are for Wan-Bissaka and Summerville. It was quite interesting with all the players he had available in his first game in charge Potter preferred to play Wan-Bissaka at RCH rather than RWB. He may well take in turns in playing in both positions like Cucurella did on the left at Brighton.

I think he’ll want to trade at least one CH out for another also. Kilman is the only one I think is 100% safe. Rightfully so too, as we’ve conceded far too many goals in the last 2 seasons.

[Wilko1304]

For me if aguard returns and given a fresh start under potter

I’m not Aguerd’s biggest detractor, but selling him this summer seems like the prime time to get good money for him. I fear another season of unimpressive form at West Ham might kill any future fees.

[Lovejoy]

I’d be keeping a very close eye on Wilson Isidor if I were the recruitment team. Looks tailor made for the lone CF role in this league.

[hammerman11]

aguerd was too weak in the PL last time around so what has changed. he is doing well in spain as its slower and less physical. I doubt he would want to come back. time to sell is now whilst he is doing well 20-30m price range. SELL
if sunderland dont go up we should consider rigge, neil, bellingham and isidor.

[WestHamLyallStyle]

Surely we should be trying to entice someone like the boy Hujisen from Bournemouth ? They’re top five and he’s one of the reasons their goals conceded column is 29 as opposed to ours which is 47. He may be happy to stay where he is but a move to the bright lights of London may sway him ?

[EastleighHammer16]

Seys would be ideal, I think: LB equally as comfortable at RB. Unfortunately, the further Brugge go in the CL the higher his price.

Can’t go wrong with any of the Brugge players I listed there tbh. All very good players now with big upside. De Cuyper will definitely get a move this summer I think.

[HammerTime86]

Surely we should be trying to entice someone like the boy Hujisen from Bournemouth ? They’re top five and he’s one of the reasons their goals conceded column is 29 as opposed to ours which is 47. He may be happy to stay where he is but a move to the bright lights of London may sway him ?

I'd love it. Related, I saw this on the beeb gossip page a couple of days ago.

Bournemouth and Spain under-21s defender Dean Huijsen, 19, has a £50m release clause in his contract which can be activated from this summer, with Liverpool among the clubs interested. (Fabrizio Romano)

[Crouchend_Hammer]

I'd love it. Related, I saw this on the beeb gossip page a couple of days ago.

Yep, far too late for us now
we should have bought him when Bournemouth did
i am sure there are plenty of decent CBs out there for that price range who are miles better than what we have, as proved by recent signings for other clubs

[Benaloon]

Yep, far too late for us now
we should have bought him when Bournemouth did
i am sure there are plenty of decent CBs out there for that price range who are miles better than what we have, as proved by recent signings for other clubs

This is the problem with people screaming out for 'pl proven' players. We basically can't afford them (if they're any good). The financial (and footballing) playing field is much more level than it was even a few years ago, with clubs not forced to sell their best players the second a bigger boy comes along.

It's why good scouting/recruitment is crucial as well as the willingness to take an untested punt.

[WestHamLyallStyle]

Yep, far too late for us now
we should have bought him when Bournemouth did
i am sure there are plenty of decent CBs out there for that price range who are miles better than what we have, as proved by recent signings for other clubs

It’s too late. I’ve already asked him to come.

[Colne Dynamo]

I think premier league proven is possibly more important for us if paying big money... like 30m plus

If we're looking at young players coming in at low prices then I think we can take more of a chance.

[WestHamLyallStyle]

I'd love it. Related, I saw this on the beeb gossip page a couple of days ago.

Thanks for pissing in my custard.

[HammerTime86]

Thanks for pissing in my custard.

Sorry mate. Although if someone tried they could probably make a decent argument that at his age, that price isn't completely silly.

[HammerTime86]

Yep, far too late for us now
we should have bought him when Bournemouth did
i am sure there are plenty of decent CBs out there for that price range who are miles better than what we have, as proved by recent signings for other clubs

It's all so sticky as in more complicated than it should be (I realise that sounds simplistic but I'm a simple man)... I'm guessing identifying talent isn't our biggest issue. It's the funding. Always seems a bit bargain basement*.

*Being a simple man I haven't and won't look at the accounts. I'd rather mouth off in ignorance.

[WestHamLyallStyle]

Sorry mate. Although if someone tried they could probably make a decent argument that at his age, that price isn't completely silly.

…me being a bit too simplistic in terms of who we could/should sign…

[MB]

I’m not Aguerd’s biggest detractor, but selling him this summer seems like the prime time to get good money for him. I fear another season of unimpressive form at West Ham might kill any future fees.

He wasn't keen to stay in the summer either so at best he'd be reluctant to come back.

Not the recipe for success.

[jabbaglob123]

He wasn't keen to stay in the summer either so at best he'd be reluctant to come back.

Not the recipe for success.

Defo sell we need to generate funds

[Bubbles Fortuna]

Can we stop suggesting signing players from teams like Bournemouth or Fulham? Why would any player take that sideways step and lock themselves into a big contract? They'll be looking up the table, not down.

[jabbaglob123]

Can we stop suggesting signing players from teams like Bournemouth or Fulham? Why would any player take that sideways step and lock themselves into a big contract? They'll be looking up the table, not down.

We won't have the money to buy players from these clubs.

Need to look at lower leagues

Macaulay Culkin to work his magic