Callum Wilson exit decision final at West Ham amid £30m developments
Callum Wilson looks to be going nowhere despite exit links at West Ham.
West Ham have been one of the busiest clubs in Europe in the winter transfer window, having sealed four new arrivals and sanctioned several exits.
However, there is still seemingly more business to come at the London Stadium as Nuno Espirito Santo looks to steer the Hammers clear of the bottom three.
Not only in terms of incomings, but also outgoings, with Wilson one of those to have been linked with an exit ahead of the transfer deadline on 2 February.
With that said, the Irons may well have made a final decision on his future after the latest update elsewhere.
West Ham make late approach for Ricardo Pepi
With the signings of Taty Castellanos, Pablo and Adama Traore, West Ham have bolstered their attacking options significantly this window.
However, West Ham were also eyeing a move to sign Ricardo Pepi from PSV.
It was claimed that the Irons were ready to break the bank to bring the forward to the London Stadium, but a report from The Sun now states that they have been turned down by the USMNT international.
While the report doesn’t confirm whether a bid was made or not, it’s clear that Pepi is not keen on the move and would prefer a move to Fulham.
But for that to materialise, the Cottagers would have to match the asking price set by the Dutch outfit, which is believed to be in the region of £30million.
Had the Hammers been successful in their pursuit of Pepi, there is every chance that Wilson would have been moved on, but that now seems highly unlikely.
West Ham still have one clear transfer priority
Goals win games, so they say. And with the three new attacking signings, West Ham have certainly improved their chances in that regard.
However, conceding them is just as costly, and yet the Irons have yet to bring in any defensive reinforcements, despite having the worst defensive record in the Premier League.
Charlie Cresswell was linked with West Ham, but that deal looks unlikely, leaving the Irons to look elsewhere.
A new centre-back is a must for the Hammers, but they have just a few days left in the window to achieve that arrival.
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