ExWHUEmployee has provided an update, indicating that West Ham’s strategy for the forthcoming January transfer window appears to have changed.
The club prioritized signing a new striker for the upcoming season, as was previously stated. While we are still actively searching for a forward, it seems that the club’s attention is now on a left-winger.
This is to allow Lucas Paqueta to play a more central role in the side, where he is seen more effective, according to our podcast co-host and club insider Ex. Ex is currently sharing news on a handful of targets identified as potential additions in the forthcoming transfer window.
Ex said on The West Ham Way Patreon, “The priority position for recruitment this window appears to be shifting with the focus moving from a forward to a left winger, although both positions are still having targets identified.” “There are also plans to consider a center back.” The club is attempting to meet the quota requirements placed on English teams by signing homegrown players.
“Jadon Sancho, a winger for Manchester United, is one player who is an intriguing target. The player is wildly unpopular at Old Trafford after joining for £73 million from Bundesliga powerhouse Borussia Dortmund.
“One player who is a compelling target is Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho, a winger. After leaving Bundesliga superpower Borussia Dortmund for £73 million, the footballer is utterly despised at Old Trafford.
“At twenty-three, he is still regarded as a youthful player because he was raised in his native London, having attended Watford’s Academy before transferring to Manchester City’s. It is possible that he will make an impact akin to what Jesse Lingard did upon his arrival.
“His pay, which are reportedly as high as £250k a week, will be the biggest obstacle. Naturally, West Ham would not be willing to pay this, but it would be possible to agree to a loan arrangement in which Manchester United would pay a portion of his salary. However, this appears difficult at the moment.
“We’ve also shown interest in Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson. As Arsenal looks to raise money and roster space for new forward players, he might be available. Although it’s been reported that we’re interested in their attacker Eddie Nketiah, we think Reiss Nelson is a better target right now.
“Jack Clarke of Sunderland and his teammate, Daniel Ballard, a defender who isn’t a priority right now. Another championship winger, Jonathan Rowe of Norwich City, has only appeared in 27 games since he started playing, but he is still a young player with a lot of promise this season in East Anglia.
Juventus’s Samuel Iling-Junior has also being watched. He is another homegrown player who came through Chelsea’s Academy and was born in Islington.
Naturally, this calls into question the long-term future of current players, who rival teams are rumored to be pursuing, including Max Cornet and Said Benrhama.
“Maxwell Cornet could also leave with French interest and from his former manager Sean Dyche at Everton. The problem with him is that he has an ongoing calf injury which means clubs are reluctant to commit to signing. “A player who could depart is Said Benrahma – who has lost form this season and has frustrated the management a number of times this season, including when he subbed off against Liverpool and walked off before his number had appeared.
On The West Ham Way Patreon, Ex will update supporters on all transfer rumors as well as other club news.
