ey Outgoing Moves
- Mohammed Kudus has completed his move to Tottenham for £55 million. The Ghanaian midfielder leaves the club amid financial necessity and limited first-team opportunities. Talks with Chelsea over a player-plus-cash offer fell through earlier in the window .
- West Ham continues to explore a departure for Lucas Paquetá, with sources suggesting the club has lowered its asking price to the £30–40 million range. Clubs like Manchester City, Tottenham, and Crystal Palace have been linked .
- Edson Álvarez is generating genuine interest from multiple European clubs. While West Ham initially indicated his departure wasn’t imminent, reports now confirm official offers and interest from four different clubs, including Fenerbahçe, Porto, Dortmund, and Ajax .
- Luizão, a young defender, has been released by mutual consent as of August 20, freeing up squad space .
Incoming Reinforcements
West Ham has already bolstered their squad with several strategic signings this summer:
- Jean-Clair Todibo (CB) — signed permanently from Nice around £32.8 million .
- El Hadji Malick Diouf (LWB) — added from Slavia Prague for £19 million .
- Kyle Walker-Peters (RB) — joined on a free transfer from Southampton .
- Callum Wilson (CF) — acquired on a free transfer on August 2 .
- Mads Hermansen (GK) — signed from Leicester City for approx. £20 million on August 9 .
Transfer Targets & Rumours
- Mateus Fernandes (Southampton, midfielder): West Ham have reportedly submitted an improved bid, though Southampton remain firm on their £50 million valuation. An earlier offer of £30 million plus add-ons had already been rejected .
- Marc Casadó (Barcelona, midfielder): The club is monitoring the 21-year-old, widely believed to be open to offers around €30 million. Barcelona appear willing to listen if the player seeks more game time .
- Guido Rodríguez: Linked with multiple clubs, including Saudi teams and Mexican giants, but no firm transfer bid for the Argentine Aleague yet. He reportedly prefers a return to La Liga, perhaps Real Betis, but cost remains an issue .
Summary
West Ham are actively balancing departures and new signings as the window nears its close. The sale of Kudus provides financial flexibility, while Paquetá and Álvarez could also be moved on for further reinvestment. Incoming deals for Todibo, Diouf, Walker-Peters, Wilson, and Hermansen signal significant squad strengthening across all areas.
The club continues to chase midfield reinforcements—with Fernandes leading the chase, backed by interest in Casadó—though no deal is confirmed. Keep an eye on developments in the next two weeks as the Hammers strive to finalize their summer business.
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