The Next Transfer Window

Ravel49

Ready and Able

baracks_a_hammer

A lot of our transfer sales are now quoted as undisclosed on the OS

Probably out of embarrassment

baracks_a_hammer

Lukerz said:

Wonder if Piquionne still plays?

You’ve always had a soft spot for him haven’t you? I remember very well how much you bigged him up that season

Mind you he did somehow manage to notch a winner v Spurs I believe

ScotHammer

Is Carlton Cole not still involved with the club?

OutcastLondoner

ASLEFshrugged said:

Officially its "undisclosed fee" but all the reports I've seen reckoned £12m now with up to £6m later.

The 20% sell on clause was added at the last minute but no idea if it was part of the final deal

The Athletic was reporting the payment is spread over the whole deal (and they had quite a number of their reporters on the story), so I'm wondering whether it's even £12m up front.

WHU_Champo_league_in_7_years

I'm pretty sure that's how all clubs conduct their business

This link says how many fees clubs still owed other clubs fees for transfers

https://www.planetfootball.com/quick-reads/how-much-each-premier-league-club-owes-in-remaining-transfer-fees/

This article reports on how much Madrid will pay per season for Hazard

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12579272/chelsea-transfer-hazard-real-madrid/amp/

The only time I think clubs have to front up the entire fee in 1 go is when a release clause is met, as they have to buy our the entirety of the contract

Fortuneseeker

All this dialogue about transfers can’t hide the fact we still haven’t signed anybody ( I don’t count Soucek as a new addition).

alderz

When I hear “up front” I assume that means guaranteed. So, £12m rising to £18m, to me means a guaranteed £12m across the length of the contract, and with a potential additional £6m depending on clauses. I could be wrong, but that would make sense I reckon.

buffybegood

alderz said:

When I hear “up front” I assume that means guaranteed. So, £12m rising to £18m, to me means a guaranteed £12m across the length of the contract, and with a potential additional £6m depending on clauses. I could be wrong, but that would make sense I reckon.

Yeah, that's my understanding. The £12m might still be paid in installments (maybe not over the whole length of the contract, but conceivably over 2 or 3 years) even if it's described as "up front".

OutcastLondoner

In that case, as I understand it, the fee is closer to £18m. Originally it was reported as £12m with clauses but quite a few then said it was a bit higher, though without details on that discrepancy. Maybe they're clauses that are likely to be met.

yoyo

Some of the club's that could be around us appear to be strengthening their squads. I'd like to see us at least be realistically rumoured with someone, not just low bids going nowhere and then saying " we tried "

thornburyiron

Maybe they’re working very quietly behind the scene or more likely hiding behind the screens.

Hamstew

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/53892514

whupathman

Hamstew said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/53892514

did they forget about us then, no wait

baracks_a_hammer

Yes, I am sure I, like many other WH fans, was scrolling down the list waiting to see what was written about our stunning capture of Ossama Ashley

WHU_Champo_league_in_7_years

I may be the only one....but going through that list I still don't think there are that many deals

WBA and Fulham have only spent money on two players who were with them last year, similar to Soucek for us....they still have mostly Championship squads

Leeds have bought in an expensive striker (who they will be very reliant on hitting the ground running as they don't get many goals) but lost White, arguably their best CB

Brighton haven't really moved for anyone, nor have Burnley (although they aren't at risk of going down)

Wolves have bought someone for the future, and lost a key player in Doherty

Villa have done well, but again lots of pressure on a striker who may or may not deliver the goods

Palace and Sheff United have only made 1 signing each.....although one good signing

Southampton getting KWP is a good move but they lost Hojbjerg who was a key player

So imo, only Everton and Newcastle have really been making big impressive moves

jay_in_cpt

WHU_Champo_league_in_7_years said:

I may be the only one....but going through that list I still don't think there are that many deals

WBA and Fulham have only spent money on two players who were with them last year, similar to Soucek for us....they still have mostly Championship squads

Leeds have bought in an expensive striker (who they will be very reliant on hitting the ground running as they don't get many goals) but lost White, arguably their best CB

Brighton haven't really moved for anyone, nor have Burnley (although they aren't at risk of going down)

Wolves have bought someone for the future, and lost a key player in Doherty

Villa have done well, but again lots of pressure on a striker who may or may not deliver the goods

Palace and Sheff United have only made 1 signing each.....although one good signing

Southampton getting KWP is a good move but they lost Hojbjerg who was a key player

So imo, only Everton and Newcastle have really been making big impressive moves

Think you can add Chelsea to the impressive signing list...could get even better if they buy an Asian staple.......

It makes sense what u said and puts things into perspective.....but our transfer business has been....little, I guess if we can hold onto Rice, then it could have been worse.

WHU_Champo_league_in_7_years

I tried not to include the "big 6" clubs, because it's impossible to compare us

I am fuming about Diangana, but I still don't see all the doom and gloom that others see, especially in regard to us being weaker or relegation favourites

I don't think we are weaker than last year

If we did sign Tarkowski (for the record I can't for the life of me see it happening) I'd say we have had a better/equal window (as it stands) than any of the clubs I mentioned above except Everton/Newcastle

BubblesNeverDies

Jay, found these cheap on ebay


Guaranteed Chinese made.

claretandbluesky

I think Diop or Rice will be going if we buy Tarkowski as neither Diop or Ogbonna are bench warmers and if Rice stays he can always fill in through injury. My view is Diop is sold and if Tarkowski comes in, but I dont think he will come to be fair and more likely just interest to dampen down the Diangana issue. Makes no sense for him to come to us as its no more than a side ways move.

Hamstew

Still think Rice will go. Still don't think he will be as good for them as he is for us.

Ravel49

BURNLEY REJECT £30M FOR TARKOWSKI

Burnley have rejected a second bid from West Ham United of £30m for defender James Tarkowski.

The Hammers had a £27million bid for the England international turned down earlier this week but came back within the last 24 hours with an improved offer.

However, the increased bid of £30m still falls way short of Burnley’s asking price which is believed to be in the region of £50m.

Leicester City have also been heavily linked with a move for Tarkowski.

IronHerb

If this Tarkowski chase is serious then I hope they have done the same as Man U with Sancho where they have apparently agreed personal terms and agents fees before beginning the transaction with Dortmund.

Mind I tend to think they haven't done it this way.

OutcastLondoner

I've seen so many reports of that type of thing recently and managers talking to players on WhatsApp. Isn't that tapping up?

baracks_a_hammer

Another report says Burnley may accept £35m. So following our current policy, all we need to do is raise extra funds by selling Ben Johnson to one of our PL rivals?

Yeoldhammer

Chasing a guy that by all indications that doesn't want to come.

ASLEFshrugged

On yesterday's West Ham Way podcast Ex reckons we will try to pay-off Wilshere remaining contract to get him off the wage bill

I don't reckon Tarkowski will want to come, we're hardly a step up from Burnley and it is said he didn't like living away from the north west during his time at Brentford
(aka a case of the Eddie Howes?).

steve

C+H saying we are linked to Robin Gosens ,Anyone know anything about him ,Cant say i do except hes german 26 i think

yoyo

German left back, plays for Atalanta. 26 and has just broken into the national team ( thankyou Wikipedia)

WHU_Champo_league_in_7_years

Pretty sure he plays as LWB in a back 5

Aren't Atalanta in the champions league this year? If yes, looks unlikely