The football world is abuzz as the transfer window remains open, spotlighting teams eager to close gaps exposed during the opening-weekend fixtures. For West Ham United, their 3-0 defeat to newly promoted Sunderland has placed them under the spotlight, with manager Graham Potter under pressure and their fans demanding reinforcements.
West Ham’s Midfield Aspirations: Andrey Santos
Arguably the hottest topic for West Ham this week is their pursuit of Chelsea’s young Brazilian midfielder, Andrey Santos. The Hammers have reportedly bid £45 million for the 21-year-old, who impressed last season with 11 goals while on loan in Ligue 1 at Strasbourg. While Chelsea turned down the initial offer, rumours suggest that a revised bid closer to £50 million could sway the Blues.
Fans and analysts alike are excited about Santos’ potential to bolster West Ham’s midfield. With his versatility and goal-scoring prowess, he could be the spark needed to turn around their slow start to the season. Interested in showing your West Ham pride? Check out the Official West Ham United Store for team jerseys and accessories.
Mateus Fernandes: Another Midfield Target
Mateus Fernandes from Southampton is also on West Ham’s radar. An initial £30 million bid for the Portuguese player has been rejected, but insiders believe the Saints may budge if an updated offer of around £50 million is tabled. Southampton manager Will Still has confirmed that the club needs to sell players before making their own market moves, providing West Ham a glimmer of hope for this deal.
Striker Search: Rodrigo Muniz in the Mix
In their quest to find attacking reinforcements, West Ham are also reportedly eyeing Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz. His late equaliser during Fulham’s 1-1 opening-day draw with Brighton only increased his value. However, whether West Ham will officially approach Fulham remains to be seen.
Other Noteworthy Transfers Around the League
Elsewhere in the Premier League, Arsenal is linked with Real Madrid’s Rodrygo in a potential £86.3 million deal that could fund Real Madrid’s pursuit of Premier League stars. Liverpool, on the other hand, are aiming to strengthen their defense after a shaky start, reportedly targeting Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi following Ibrahima Konaté’s unconvincing weekend performance.
Meanwhile, Tottenham is also active in the market, pushing for a £60 million move for Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace. If achieved, this deal could trigger a domino effect, with Leicester’s Bilal El Khannouss on Palace’s radar as his replacement.
Goalkeeper Dilemmas: Will Man United Make a Move?
With Manchester United struggling defensively, speculation has risen over a move for PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma or even the dramatic return of David De Gea to Old Trafford. Much of this is still in the realm of speculation, but it underscores the high stakes of the transfer period.
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