Transfer updates emerge on West Ham United players Thilo Kehrer, Said Benrahma, Ben Johnson and Danny Ings
West Ham attacker Said Benrahma has fallen way down the pecking order at the London Stadium with a January exit on the cards, according to Claret and Hugh.
The news outlet reported on 18 December that Danny Ings, Ben Johnson and Thilo Kehrer could all be leaving the club in the coming weeks.
The priority right now is to sign a backup left-back and not a new striker in the winter window.
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The Hammers’ urgent need to offload players in the January transfer window is underscored by their limited financial resources and the imperative to create squad slots for potential new arrivals.
The club’s focus on selling players is a strategic move to generate funds and streamline the squad, allowing flexibility for incoming transfers.
With West Ham’s budget constraints, prioritising player exits becomes crucial to address specific positional needs.
The revelation that a back-up left-back is a priority highlights a potential gap in the squad that needs addressing.
Kehrer, with limited Premier League appearances, could be surplus to requirements, making his departure likely.
Moreover, the emergence of Mohammed Kudus and Lucas Paqueta’s goal-scoring prowess should temporarily alleviate the need for a top striker and they could look to cross that bridge in the summer.
Acting swiftly on January exits is imperative for West Ham to secure replacements efficiently and strengthen key positions and they need to begin quick work on incomings too.
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