West Ham Transfer Rumours

25 Jul 2026 18:49:02
Fikayo Tomori, links are there, £15 m wanted, in his last year contract. Just 28, would like to return to UK, WH could afford his wages. Would be absolutely perfect for us, in every respect.

Problem though is will he play in the Championship?

25 Jul 2026 19:54:58
Would be a real statement signing. He is on about £75k at Milan, so will we pay similar?

25 Jul 2026 15:53:05
Matteo Cancelleri winger Lazio being sounded out, looking at plenty of people about time, we bought someone.

I meant to say in previous post, that some of the younger players, I would agree, are not up to the championship.

I think this will be quickly exposed.

Potts will be ok, this is his level, along with Magassa Kante and Orford.

But we need people who can get us up, and make the jump to premier level with us.

25 Jul 2026 17:33:34
How about Cornet, how would you rate him?
I think you are wrong about a lot of the youth players.
Nobody is suggesting we make wholesale changes and bring in loads of youth players all at once, but bench warmers and the odd start would be good.
The minute one of these players is given a chance and they have an iffy debut, too many people jump on them straight away and say they ain't up to it.

They did it with Kante and he is proving to be a decent player.
If all we are gonna rely on is constantly drafting in transferees, we are in trouble, because you only need to look at our general transferees over the last few years. Last year, with the possible exception of Pablo, was probably our best year. The Steidten and Moyes era were generally disastrous.

25 Jul 2026 18:01:49
Cornet is in his last year of contract, needs to play to display himself in the shop window, as does JWP in the same situation. I said a few of the youth will be alright, but not many. At this time WH have a very small squad, with more leaving, 46 games, hard timetable, Carabao Cup, FA Cup, too many games.

You are entitled, as is everyone, to a point of view.

Just give me your answer to one question.

To get promoted, WH will need to score 75 goals minimum. History proves that. Let's make a wild assumption that Bowen can get 20, Taty gets 20, and that's pushing it. Who is going to score the other 35? That's problem number one. Tell me, who is getting those goals?

25 Jul 2026 18:03:47
Hi Hammer, I think talent-wise Cornet is fine for the Championship, but he cannot be relied on because of the horrendous injury record, and he's the only winger we have apart from Bowen.

One of the things that made relegation bearable was that the youth might get more game time.

Of course, it has to be controlled, and they are not thrown in at the deep end, but they will never progress if they are never given the opportunity.

25 Jul 2026 18:47:40
Hi Robbo. The reason I asked an opinion about Cornet is that I agree with you in that he is a player that should do okay at Championship level, obviously, but his injury record is terrible.
Now, the other night, and I know it was one game, a pre-season friendly against 3rd tier opposition, he played the second half. He didn't play badly, but was completely outshone by much of the youth side. That's why I asked. I also agree with the controlled use of the youth.

Joyful, yes, I take your point, but am assuming we are going to sign 1 or 2 strikers.

I'm not expecting our front men to be just Bowen, Tatty, and Pablo, who I do actually expect to chip in with about 10 goals even if he hasn't looked great so far. We have lost Wilson, and I assume Fulkrug will leave. So I am not basing anything on no transfers coming in. I am pretty sure they will sign players, it just seems to be taking some time.
If they don't sign any in the next 3 weeks, then I would say you are right, we may struggle.

25 Jul 2026 18:49:28
Earthy proved he can have impact at this level. Injuries, unfortunately, have hampered his progress. Hopefully he can get back on track. He always looked tidy on the ball, and clinical in front of goal, scoring and creating.



But, ultimately, I agree that we shouldn't be relying on youngsters; hopefully plenty of opportunities for them, though.

Cornet, you'd think, could do something, but can't be relied upon with his injury record.

25 Jul 2026 10:18:43
Well we have just 3 weeks to go before the serious stuff starts. Rangers tomorrow. Is a step up, and more to judge from that than Stevenage

How many players do we need in? Looks like we are standing firmer now, and not prepared to let anyone else go unless big money is offered

But we are short, up front certainly, then a winger, creative attack mdf Cb.



WH have to get people in, if we don’t, we will get found out quick enough.

First bid was stopped last week for the Stoke player, why? Don’t know is the truth.

Let’s hope we get into action this week

25 Jul 2026 12:20:34
Joyful, from what you know, why are we being so slow and doing what feels like the usual 'looking' and 'considering'? I know Kretinsky wants to do things the right way, and the priority was selling, but surely a club can do two things at once? People are saying to be patient, it's 3 weeks, as you say, not enough time to gel new players.

The squad was paper thin last season, and it's only getting thinner atm. Don't know about others, but I don't think the likes of Earthy, Scarles, even Potts, frankly, have enough quality.

25 Jul 2026 14:17:46
I guess the Stoke player was Sorba Thomas? I thought he looked very good vs Bosnia in the play-off game. He looked physical, went at players, and caused havoc. He had some good crosses too. Good move if we're after him.

We do need a striker, though, and a Fernandes replacement.

25 Jul 2026 15:40:51
Please remember I am not a supposed West Ham Itk, my information is agency derived, last Tuesday or Wednesday. West Ham made an offer for Harry Souttar, CB, Leicester. It was around 5.5 m, Leicester want £10 m, they are not in panic mode, the offer is far too low. West Ham are not going to steal the player, get real. Come in at 7.5 m, then start talking, or maybe West Ham just trying it out?

West Ham were poised to make a bid for Sorba Thomas of Stoke on Wednesday, stopped.



No idea why, unfortunately not in that pay grade!

West Ham need to get serious. If we want promotion, three important players have left: Fernandes, Summerville and Disasi. We have others on the sidelines who are very unlikely to remain, Todibo, Fulkrug and Alvarez.

The need for players is obvious to everyone. If West Ham do not get people in, we will NOT win that league, and I doubt we will make the top three. That's my opinion, for what it's worth, and I will stand by it.

25 Jul 2026 09:27:19
I said a while ago that we need to get the best players in the Championship and one of best performers last season was Femi Azeez at Millwall, whether the two clubs would do business, I’m not sure, but he’s got pace, goals and assists in him, could do a lot worse.

25 Jul 2026 11:34:41
If that were to happen I wouldn't like to be in his shoes when we play at their place.

24 Jul 2026 22:53:25
Just got back from the West Ham U21 vs Colchester game. I know it's a friendly and players were rested, but none of the players tonight are good enough to step up. Earthy, Mayers, Orford and Casey didn't play tonight. All seem to have been promoted to the first team now and won't play U21 again. So maybe Nuno is relying on youth? Most of the team is good, but I was hoping maybe Cummings or Landers would show me more than just being a handful tonight.

Both were pretty average despite a goal from Landers.

Overall, I think the club need a few signings because we don't have the depth in the squad but I am still very excited for what's coming this season!

25 Jul 2026 07:32:20
I've not seen him, but heard that Cummings isn't all that good, which is a shame, as I think he was thought of as a future star.

25 Jul 2026 09:29:15
Unfortunately true, we do not have an array of good young players. This is why we need people in. In fact, this has been obvious for some time.

25 Jul 2026 09:54:15
I heard the same about Cummings. He is a strong lad who put himself about, but there just isn't anything special that I saw. The Championship would be a step too far, I think, for him.
What I don't seem to understand is why we don't try and get the biggest prospects from the Championship and progress with that.

Bowen, for example. We are one of the biggest clubs in that league, surely players will want to come to us, knowing we should be going to the Premier again? So take other teams' best players. Why don't we use our status to our benefit for once! Play like the top 6 do!

25 Jul 2026 11:43:50
What worries me is that people here think it's almost a done deal that we'll get promoted. I don't think it's going to be a cake walk. Yes, we're a big club, but escape from the Championship is famously difficult. I think we'll do it, but it's no certainty. Every game will be a cup final.

24 Jul 2026 21:51:29
Looks like Diouf is on his way out, that’s fine, but we need players in.

25 Jul 2026 15:14:24
I did hear we won't sell any more players unless a bid comes in that's too good to refuse.

We've been linked constantly with certain players but no action on the horizon.

Gustavo Hamer, Sa, Hatate, Harrison Burrows, Vipotnik to name but a few.



I know they are trying to forward plan for players that can hold their own in the Premier League, but let's get out of this one first.

24 Jul 2026 21:48:28
Diouf bid from Brentford way too low, £16 m plus addons, WH want more. They will get more

Tavernier Rangers — he’s 34, auxiliary fullback? Cmon, he’s just too old, maybe a year as a free agent?

24 Jul 2026 13:30:28
Gustavo Sa, looks like he is reintegrating with his team. A fixed fee apparently was never agreed with WH

The Portuguese won’t accept less than 25 m euro plus addons. The original talks were close, but at that time never came to an agreement

There’s time for both sides to change their minds.

Familcao were under the the impression that Benfica, Sporting or Porto would come in, they haven't, and whilst time has elapsed, WH may have moved on, like many things we shall see?

24 Jul 2026 12:33:52
Harry Soutarr. Leicester are digging their heels in wanting £10 m WH don’t see it that high, but have not indicated where they want to be. They are thinking just too low around £5 m, not going to happen. The player is happy to come. There is other interest now

WH need to get on with it. Or they can see him going elsewhere.

23 Jul 2026 11:33:24
Reo Hatate, Celtic, is attractive to WH, as a creative player, pitches in with a few goals, but has a bit of a flair up problem, can be a bit feisty. Not top of list by any means, but WH cannot be ultra choosey in the championship

23 Jul 2026 12:41:23
I think he'd be good in the Championship. He will work hard as well. I don't think discipline was too much of a problem for him, to be honest. I've watched him a fair bit for Xeltic. I think he could do a good job.

23 Jul 2026 13:02:26
We need to get on with things pronto.

23 Jul 2026 13:18:05
Have to be honest, I don't know much about him and this is a ridiculous generalisation, but Japanese players tend to be creative and hard working. Sounds like Robbo knows something about him, so hopefully it's a tick. ✔️

23 Jul 2026 20:05:53
Nakamura could be an interesting one too. He looked good at the World Cup, but maybe he'll have better options?

23 Jul 2026 10:10:50
Coincidence, Koppen talks to Rangers re John Souttar Cb, realising that WH have spoken to Leicester re Harry’s Souttar, who is his brother!

23 Jul 2026 09:54:06
Irankunda. WH are a country mile behind Sporting Lisbon, in timing and fee, can’t see this one, just too late in the game, or can they leap in?

Soutter Leicester have quoted WH £10 m for the player, can be bought for a bit less, with Disasi now unllikely could be a move

Dylan Lawlor, Cardiff don’t want to sell full stop.

At some stage WH will either have to increase their present bid or move on


Bissaka, Arsenal want to buy at £15 m plus 3 m addons, WH said no, no haggling, £25 m is the price. Up to you, you can’t knock this attitude

22 Jul 2026 19:48:38
There is an interesting body of thought that says bench sitting Prem players won't come to us in the Championship. Yet the general view from the betting companies is that we are favourites to win the league and certainly to be promoted.


That being the case, surely playing week in week out on the same salary you're getting for getting bum splinters, with an excellent chance of being promoted straight away and with a guarantee of a better salary then
Why wouldn't you?

22 Jul 2026 21:32:57
Obviously, not the way it works for many. You can see that.

22 Jul 2026 22:34:45
I dunno Markro, I'd take the bum splinters rather than do my job if I was offered it!!

23 Jul 2026 11:08:58
Joyful

I think the reluctance is agent driven. Agents are the bane of professional football.

23 Jul 2026 11:15:42
Lot to do with it, of course. Better deal for their client, better for them, it doesn't always work out though.

24 Jul 2026 09:32:53
Markro, I was going to post something this morning about agents and then saw your post. I totally agree with you, the whole problem with transfers and delays in the transfer window is caused by agents! Why can't we have a world where clubs deal with clubs, and then players agree terms with clubs? You sign the contract, then stay put until somebody offers you and your club more money to join them.

Is that too much to ask for? Agents are slowly but surely killing the game.

22 Jul 2026 17:54:14
Koppen in talks with Nuno, re a possible bid for Rangers Cb John Soutar.

22 Jul 2026 15:48:29
Thomas Chory, tbh never heard of him, obviously this is driven by Kretinsky

Cheap purchase, who knows? He’s 6 ft 6 ins. If he scores goals, that’s what we need. Pablo couldn’t hit a bar door with a banjo.

22 Jul 2026 16:32:14
Joyful, I think we all get the picture that you don't like Pablo, mate. Maybe we should look at how he performs at the lower level first? Nobody wants egg on their face...

22 Jul 2026 16:59:12
Am I alone in that theory? If he was a player, why are West Ham looking for forwards? They have Fulkrug doing nothing. Why are they looking?

22 Jul 2026 17:08:10
Dabber, from what we saw last year, he doesn't get into goalscoring positions, can't shoot, can't head a ball, can't pass, can't dribble, and just runs around a lot like a headless chicken.

I wouldn't trust going into a season relying on him. Personally, I think Nuno should've been sacked for signing him on its own. It was an obvious signing of his mate's son, who is clearly inept.

22 Jul 2026 17:22:59
Joyful/Robbo, I value your opinions, but I don't necessarily agree. He works hard and had some lovely touches. He also found the net in a lower-level league and was put under pressure as a young lad (ignore the beard, he's little more than a kid) by joining a team in a relegation battle in January.

Just give him a chance! As for sacking the manager on that purchase alone, I'd rather point a finger at the people who wasted the Declan Rice money on JWP, Cornet, Kilman, Fulkrug and, to a lesser degree, Alvarez.

22 Jul 2026 17:25:53
And Joyful, as you say, Fulkrug doesn't want to be there! You are certainly not on your own, but I've put a post on banter highlighting why I don't think everything is as doom and gloom as is being made out.

22 Jul 2026 17:50:39
Not a question of doom and gloom. You obviously see a player in Pablo, equally most on here don't think so.

Next season we will find out. It's a lower level, so he should score many goals. If you're right, I will apologise on here. I say he's below average, and have seen nothing so far to change that opinion. Sorry.

22 Jul 2026 18:32:38
No need to apologise, mate. We all have opinions. It's nothing personal.

22 Jul 2026 19:42:20
He scored plenty in Portugal. The question is: to what extent is the Championship a better league than the Portuguese one?

22 Jul 2026 19:48:52
Markro, The Championship is a lot more physical than the Portuguese league, with players getting a lot less time as the tempo is a lot higher and more frantic.

Not better but different. Would you rely on him and be happy if we didn't sign another striker?

22 Jul 2026 19:33:34
You need to make your mind up here. One moment you're saying this is a super tough league everyone playing low block and we have no chance of promotion it's all doom and gloom. The next minute you are saying this league is super easy to score loads of goals so if Pablo doesn't he is crap. I do agree that he isn't a great striker his touch and pass is poor and the deal to bring him in was shady.

But given the choice of him or Fulkrug in the starting 11 I would rather have Pablo. As Dabber says he is a hard worker and that counts for something and he may possibly improve if he gets on the scoresheet early doors. Let's not forget the shady deal that brought Fulkrug to us at a massive cost from his mate St Tim Steidten.

22 Jul 2026 20:34:10
If Taty gets injured, Nuno will move Bowen to the centre. Pablo will never be the sole target man. I think he'll sit behind whoever is up top.

Would I like another reliable, proven front man to come in? Of course, who wouldn't? But I think Pablo will get plenty of playing time this season.

I'll be disappointed if he doesn't get 8 to 10 goals in this league.

22 Jul 2026 20:45:24
Well that's 3 of us that agree Pablo deserves to at least be given a go. As I said, he's only a young lad, give him a break. Robbo, as for the Portuguese league being less physical than the Championship, I wouldn't know in all honesty, as I don't watch it.

I don't think physicality is an issue with him though, he seems to be tough enough. Time will tell.