Summer Transfer Speculation (its just two months away)

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  • alderzalderz
    Fortuneseeker said:

    MrsGrey said:

    Because Potter doesn't want to sell him?

    Just guessing here.

    So we plan to keep an unhappy player, that normally works out well 😉.

    Chalobah is better than Mavrapanos?
    Dewsbury-Hall would improve our midfield?
    Have to keep reminding myself not to take any notice of reports!


    In your opinion, of course. For me, Dewsbury-Hall is basically a left footed Ward-Prowse. He’s not what I would think we would need in centre midfield.

    And obviously nobody is saying not to pay attention to any reports. If a report links us with Dewsbury-Hall then it’s fair to discuss the merits of the player. It’s not as fair to question the managers decision making, though, because who knows if the report is accurate or not.
  • welovethehammerswelovethehammers
    I’d love Chalobah but the rest of the Chelsea players we’ve been linked to I’d happily miss out on. Nkunku is the one I’m indecisive on
  • LukerzLukerz
    Josh Brownhill being reported as close by C&H on a free.
  • EXETERHAMMEREXETERHAMMER
    He is 30 next year. So much for lowering the average age of the squad.
  • stevesteve
    I would be okay with Brownhill on a free .seems like he,s a leader .and would be good to have around .Also he can play a bit
  • buffybegoodbuffybegood
    edited June 7
    In isolation Brownhill doesn't do anything (imo) to improve our midfield, if he simply joins Soucek, JWP, Alvarez, Rodriguez, Irving and, say, Potts. However, given I expect at least 3, and maybe even 4 of the first 5 to leave, then he's a cheap, experienced player to add some depth alongside one, or preferably 2 younger, faster, more dynamic players coming in.
  • WHU_Champo_league_in_7_yearsWHU_Champo_league_in_7_years
    edited June 8
    EXETERHAMMER said:

    He is 30 next year. So much for lowering the average age of the squad.

    Younger than Guido, Soucek and JWP, 1 or all of whom could leave....so technically he is lowering the age of the squad

    Not an exciting signing but we've lost a fair bit of experience already this summer and Brownhill, white limited, is a solid player with a good attitude and has boundless energy

    Him being a free clearly appeals to us if we're gonna be a bit cash poor this summer
  • WHU_Champo_league_in_7_yearsWHU_Champo_league_in_7_years
    edited June 8
    Think turning to Man City academy players they may let go look like potential smart moves, namely McAtee and Callum Doyle, 2 players who prefer in positions we need to strengthen and would probably cost £40mil for the pair

    Probably something similar for Chelsea who always need to turn around players given how many they signed over the last few years, Madueke maybe to expensive but you got guys like Chalobah, Dewsbury-Hall, Petrovic etc. That are probably available for cheaper than their market value
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    Window shuts tomorrow. Weird.
  • buffybegoodbuffybegood
    MrsGrey said:

    Window shuts tomorrow. Weird.

    But opens again next Monday, it's just a technicality around the number of days allowed and catering for the Club World Cup, so add it to the list of things to blame Infantino for.

  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    Yeah. I can't see that the temporary closure is going to make much difference to what clubs/agents are actually doing. Although no-one can actually be signed/registered during that period, it will be (all other transfer) business as usual, imo.
  • thornburyironthornburyiron
    Kurt Zouma confirmed departing on 30 June and Antonio listed as a free transfer on the same date. His recovery, if it happens, may change that.
    Others listed as definitely leaving are either development or academy players.
  • alderzalderz
    Gutted to have only found out a week ago that we had a St Vincent & the Grenadines international on our books only for him to be released today.
  • ASLEFshruggedASLEFshrugged
    Guardian and Times both say Antonio has been offered a short term contract on a reduced salary with appearance bonuses but he wants a longer contract with a larger basic salary.
  • thornburyironthornburyiron
    Doesn’t say that on the OS. Just that he’s on a free.
  • buffybegoodbuffybegood
    ASLEFshrugged said:

    Guardian and Times both say Antonio has been offered a short term contract on a reduced salary with appearance bonuses but he wants a longer contract with a larger basic salary.

    Tbh I don't think Antonio was showing enough to warrant anything other than that even before his accident, 1 goal in 15 appearances.

    Given that he's a long way through his rehabilitation, given he's in the latest Jamaica squad, and that we've offered him a contract, I think we can say thanks and wish him well for the future without any feelings that we should do more for him.
  • OutcastLondonerOutcastLondoner
    thornburyiron said:

    Doesn’t say that on the OS. Just that he’s on a free.

    “Given Michail Antonio’s unique situation, following his serious road traffic accident in December 2024, there will be no formal decision and announcement on his future until such time that it is considered right and appropriate,” read a club statement. “However, as his current contract is also due to expire on 30 June, for the purposes of the Premier League Retained List procedure at the end of the 2024-25 season, Michail will be listed as a free transfer.”
    https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jun/09/michail-antonio-nears-west-ham-exit-new-deal-agreement-elusive?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    That's word for word on the OS.
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    Accurate reporting? Whatever next? 😉
  • thornburyironthornburyiron
    Not too difficult when quoting verbatim. What would they have said if they got in first
  • ASLEFshruggedASLEFshrugged
    Italian newspaper La Repubblica reporting that Genoa want Maxwel Cornet on a permanent basis although his wages are proving to be a problem

    He only played 7 games with just two starts due to injury but scored two and provided an assist
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    thornburyiron said:

    Not too difficult when quoting verbatim. What would they have said if they got in first

    Probably that he wants a longer contract and more salary than being offered.
  • buffybegoodbuffybegood
    IronHerb said:

    thornburyiron said:

    Not too difficult when quoting verbatim. What would they have said if they got in first

    Probably that he wants a longer contract and more salary than being offered.
    Indeed, it's also probably an attempt to get us to compensate him for the reduced wages he'll be getting there; as annoying as it it, it's probably worth our while if it gets his wages off our books (ie we use part/all of any transfer fee we receive to pay him off).

    It's arguably better to do that than have to pay part of his wages while he's off playing for another club for the next two seasons if it's deemed he won't be up to playing in the PL again.

  • claretandblueskyclaretandbluesky
    I am happy to see De Bruyne go to Napoli and reject the Saudi and US approaches. I don't doubt he has sacrificed income but will get to play in the best leagues still, as his talent should.

    He will be adored by the fans. If anyone has watched the Maradona documentary you will recall how absolutely lose your mind crazy the fans went when Maradona arrived at the club. He isn't quite Maradona but is one of the best I have seen.
  • OutcastLondonerOutcastLondoner
    About to have the most ginger midfield Italy has ever seen
  • ASLEFshruggedASLEFshrugged
    Guardian has linked us and Brentford with Rangers 22yo Moroccan CF Hamza Igamane

    Joined on a 5 year contract last summer, £1.7m plus add ons from FAR Rabat

    Scored 16 in 46, made his full Moroccan debut in March, 8 minutes against Niger but has stayed on the bench for the last three matches
  • ASLEFshruggedASLEFshrugged
    Ex on West Ham Way reckons we're scouting three Senegalese players, Slavia Prague 20yo LB/LM El Hadji Malick Diouf, Strasbourg 21yo CM Habib Diarra and Galatasaray 25yo LB Ismail Jakobs (on loan from Monaco with obligation to buy)

    Against England Diarra scored before being subbed, Diouf played the full 90 mins while Jacobs stayed on the bench

    Meanwhile Calciomercato reporting that we're looking to swap Aguerd for Juventus 30yo CB/FB Daniele Rugani (spent last season on loan at Ajax)
  • buffybegoodbuffybegood
    ASLEFshrugged said:

    Meanwhile Calciomercato reporting that we're looking to swap Aguerd for Juventus 30yo CB/FB Daniele Rugani (spent last season on loan at Ajax)

    I don't think that one's got any legs if they mean a straight swap tbh, he could barely get on the pitch for Ajax and Aguerd had a good season in Spain.

  • thornburyironthornburyiron
    Potter’s never seen him play so may want a look before deciding anything.
  • Giant_HammerGiant_Hammer
    Went to the pub last night and a Liverpool supporter I know from dorchester, that well known suburb of Liverpool, where he’s never ever been, was crowing about that new bloke Liverpool have signed for a squillion quid. He then asked me had I heard who West Ham have signed. I, thinking I must have missed something said No. He said “Oh that’s right, no-one”.
    Now I’m not a man usually prone to violence…………………………..
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