West Ham add Adama as Paquetá exit looms
James Ward-Prowse to have Burnley medical ahead of loan. The 31-year-old has not played under Nuno at West Ham; Burnley seek experience as they fight relegation.
Flamengo expect Lucas Paquetá for around £35.9m, pending West Ham clearance. Private jet readied, family logistics set, potential Friday arrival to make him Brazil’s record signing.
West Ham cannot sign Harvey Elliott due to rules limiting players to two clubs per season. The Liverpool man, on loan at Aston Villa, had been viewed as a Paquetá replacement option.
Hammers sign Adama Traoré from Fulham on a deal to season’s end with option. Reunites with Nuno, takes No 17. Pace to boost attack; debut possible at Chelsea. Fourth January addition after Pablo, Castellanos, Lamadrid.
Jesse Lingard, 33, in advanced Serie A talks but linked with West Ham. Fans weigh a free swoop as a short-term Paquetá replacement after his FC Seoul stint of 19 goals, 10 assists.
Chelsea’s Axel Disasi prefers to stay in London and the Premier League, rejecting Fiorentina. West Ham have the upper hand ahead of deadline day. Keywords: Disasi, Chelsea, London, Fiorentina, deadline.
Chelsea vs West Ham kicks off 5:30pm Saturday at Stamford Bridge. Live on Sky Sports; streaming via Sky Go and NOW. Hammers are 18th, five points from safety, after back-to-back league wins.
West Ham eye Man City’s Stefan Ortega as Alphonse Areola nears Besiktas. Ortega’s distribution appeals; Antonin Kinsky also in frame before 2 February deadline. Keywords: Ortega, Areola, Besiktas, Kinsky, passing.
