West Ham shut exits, chase steel for survival
Hammers target a third straight win; beating Sunderland seen as pivotal to survival push before a tough run. Momentum after QPR and Spurs victories could lift relegation fight.
West Ham reject Flamengo’s €35m+€5m bid for Lucas Paqueta, value him at €45m+. Brazilian wants move but Hammers prefer summer sale amid relegation fight; 4 goals in 18 PL games.
Spurs keeper Antonín Kinský loan could force Igor Julio back to Brighton due to loan limits. West Ham juggle domestic slots while targeting a centre-back amid tight funds and possible Paquetá sale.
West Ham advance for Zulte Waregem’s Tochukwu Nnadi. Nigeria AFCON semi-finalist keen; five-year deal prepared. Defensive midfielder praised for tackles, aerials as Hammers seek midfield steel.
Leeds submit bid for Wolves’ Jorgen Strand Larsen, a West Ham target. Fee around £40m. Hammers have added Taty Castellanos and Pablo Felipe; face Sunderland next in relegation fight.
Fenerbahçe chief says “many clubs are interested” in Edson Álvarez but he will not leave. Ajax explored a loan but costs and €22m option complicate any move.
Nuno says new loanee Keiber Lamadrid is “not really ready to play.” With relegation looming, fans want immediate impact after wins vs QPR and Spurs; centre-back remains priority.
Valencia cool move for Guido Rodríguez as West Ham insist on permanent transfer and ‘demands are too high’. Grêmio and Atlanta United also keen; contract expires in June.
Hammers United plan 15th‑minute seat delay and red card protest v Sunderland, demanding David Sullivan and Karren Brady step down and a new CEO appointed.
Club source dismisses exits: Tomas Soucek and Crysencio Summerville will not leave in January despite Spurs, Leeds, Galatasaray and Besiktas links. Both seen as key to Premier League survival.
Claims Man United or Man City want Mateus Fernandes dismissed by West Ham source: “No way” he leaves in January. Paqueta-to-Flamengo talks still far apart.
