West Ham reject Paquetá bid as Nuno turns to Traoré
Sunderland visit London Stadium chasing a league double, but are winless in six away. West Ham are rejuvenated under Nuno. Diarra returns as AFCON champion; Brobbey tipped to lead the line.
West Ham Women sign Katie Zelem on loan, reuniting her with Rita Guarino. The ex-Man United captain adds WSL experience and set-piece quality for the run-in.
Assistant Paco Jémez says Nuno “needed my help” as West Ham battle relegation. He joins mid-season to bolster staff, backing the Portuguese amid poor form and a drop to 18th.
West Ham close on Fulham’s Adama Traore for around £5m, per Matteo Moretto. The 29-year-old winger would reunite with Nuno at London Stadium after AFCON returns eased Fulham’s stance.
West Ham reject Flamengo’s €40m bid for Lucas Paquetá. Hammers want loan-back if they sell, with survival fight ongoing. Brazilian disillusioned and misses Sunderland clash at London Stadium.
Fabrizio Romano says West Ham have terminated Guido Rodriguez’s deal, freeing £70–90k/week. Move paves way for youngsters Freddie Potts and Soungoutou Magassa as Nuno eyes late-window midfield changes.
West Ham eye Chelsea defender Axel Disasi, with Palace also keen. TalkSPORT say he’s back training to boost value. Hammers also pursuing Adama Traore amid Paquetá-to-Flamengo links.
