Every player West Ham have been linked with signing as January transfer window opens
West Ham United could be set for a busy transfer window as they look to avoid Premier League relegation.
Nuno Espirito Santo is coming under sack pressure as a result of the Hammers’ poor form in recent months, and will be desperate to strengthen his squad in January.
The East London side are looking to address several key areas in order to improve their fortunes ahead of the second half of the season.
As the transfer window opens, West Ham Zone details every single player that has been linked with a move to the London Stadium over the past few weeks.
West Ham make move for new striker
It is no secret that West Ham are in the market for a new striker, with Niclas Fullkrug joining AC Milan on loan until the end of the season.
Viktoria Plzen centre-forward Rafiu Durosinmi is the latest to have been linked with a move to the London Stadium, and the Hammers have reportedly submitted an £11million bid for the Nigerian
Jorgen Strand Larsen and Chris Wood have both emerged as options for Nuno’s side, but as of yet, no concrete proposals have been made regarding the Premier League duo.
Artem Dovbyk of Roma, Coventry City man Haji Wright and Slavia Prague striker Mojmir Chytil have also all been mentioned in connection with West Ham, as well as Flaco Lopez and Beto.
Strikers linked with West Ham
- Rafiu Durosinmi
- Jorgen Strand Larsen
- Chris Wood
- Artem Dovbyk
- Haji Wright
- Mojmir Chytil
- Flaco Lopez
- Beto
Nuno is keen to get business done early in the January window, but it remains to be seen which centre-forward will be making his way to East London.
Nuno Espirito Santo wants defensive recruits
West Ham have conceded 36 Premier League goals so far this season, with only bottom club Wolves having a worse defensive record, so Nuno would like to strengthen his backline in January.
Nathan Ake has rejected a move to the London Stadium, despite the fact that he is expected to leave Man City on loan for the second half of the season.
Toulouse centre-back Charlie Cresswell has emerged as an alternative option for the Hammers, as they look to address their defensive woes.
FC Utrecht left-back Souffian El Karouani has also been linked with West Ham, and the Moroccan may cost just £3m with his contract expiring at the end of the season.
West Ham set sights on winger signing
The final priority for Nuno in the January window is a wide man.
At the moment, West Ham are lacking options on the flanks, with no real alternatives to Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville.
Adama Traore was linked with the Hammers, but it now seems that the Fulham man won’t be leaving Craven Cottage until the end of the season.
Sassuolo winger Armand Lauriente has emerged as an alternative, and the former French Under-21 international could provide depth on the left hand side of attack.
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