West Ham face Paqueta exit as Roma bid and striker move brew
EA FC26: West Ham average OVR 74. Top ratings—Bowen 83, Paquetá 80, Wan‑Bissaka 80. Others: Füllkrug 79, Souček 78, Todibo 78. Squad of 26 across 13 nations.
West Ham eye hijack of Fulham’s £27m move for PSV striker Ricardo Pepi. Nuno targets goals to beat the drop after signing Castellanos and Pablo, despite league-worst 45 conceded in 23 games.
West Ham near loan for Spurs keeper Antonín Kinský with option to buy, per ExWHUEmployee. Nuno admires the Czech. Lucas Paquetá sale to Flamengo verbally agreed with instalments.
Burnley end talks for James Ward-Prowse. The midfielder, sidelined under Nuno, was only back on the bench amid Paqueta and Guido Rodríguez exits. A Championship loan would need a wage cut.
Lucas Paqueta set for Flamengo move within 72 hours after £40m agreement. The Brazilian has not played since 6 January amid relegation battle and reported strike. Flight to Brazil reportedly booked.
Edson Álvarez suffers ankle setback at Fenerbahce; surgery feared, per SI, risking World Cup and loan. The Mexican could return to West Ham early, complicating plans during the relegation fight.
Roma make £21-26m verbal offer for Crysencio Summerville. The winger has 3 goals, 4 assists and interest is growing. David Sullivan wants to keep him but Serie A switch is possible before deadline.
West Ham open talks to loan Chelsea’s Axel Disasi. The France defender is out of favour under Enzo Maresca, with a contract to 2029. Hammers seek defensive help amid survival push.
Adama Traoré spotted at Rush Green ahead of West Ham move. £1m fee plus £1m survival add-on, six‑month deal with option. Nuno reunion from Wolves; cover for Jarrod Bowen amid relegation fight.
West Ham submit £6m plus add-ons bid for Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil, valued nearer £10m. Wage space freed by Paqueta and Guido Rodríguez exits could aid move; Ipswich also in for him.
Review of Tim Steidten’s mixed West Ham recruitment: Füllkrug struggle, Kudus profit, Álvarez loan, Guilherme exit, Todibo improvement, Mavropanos, Wan‑Bissaka. Hopes pinned on prospect Mohamadou Kanté.
Guido Rodríguez exit confirmed by West Ham with an undisclosed fee; six-month deal elsewhere. Jarrod Bowen liked the Instagram post. Midfield shake-up follows links over James Ward-Prowse’s future.
Jamie Carragher leaves Jarrod Bowen out of his England World Cup squad. West Ham piece argues Bowen’s form and output beat Anthony Gordon and merits selection.
Assistant Paco Jémez outlines fiery role under Nuno at West Ham, saying “I’m the type to pull out my gun”. Aims to speak his mind as Hammers battle relegation.
Jean‑Clair Todibo’s form surges under Nuno: stronger aerially, smarter positioning and composed in build‑up. Key vs Newcastle, Man United and Spurs as West Ham push to escape relegation.
