Potter returns from holiday as West Ham source shares if ‘major’ signings close
West Ham face one of the most important transfer windows in their history after an awful 2024/25 campaign.
Graham Potter has reportedly returned from his summer holiday already after the Hammers finished 14th place in the Premier League, just five points off Tottenham in 17th.
With Leeds United coming into the top flight, there is a real concern that West Ham could be dragged into a relegation battle next season.
Signings are therefore needed at the London Stadium, with the transfer window now open.
West Ham are ‘still waiting for sales’ before signings are made
One of the biggest issues for West Ham this summer is PSR.
Reports suggest that the Hammers will have to sell some of their stars to make signings.
This has now been reiterated by journalist James Sharpe via the Daily Mail (6 June).
| West Ham’s transfer net spend inthe last five seasons | |
| 2020/21 | £-7.7m |
| 2021/22 | £-58.25m |
| 2022/23 | £-145.1m |
| 2023/24 | £21.47m |
| 2024/25 | £-82.6m |
While he has reported that Potter has returned from his holiday, signings are not thought to be close.
Sources within the club told Sharpe that nothing “major” was in the offing. However, there are positive discussions ongoing that are in the early stages.
Nevertheless, signings are dependent on sales, and unfortunately, the London club are not confident of any departures soon due to other teams being “short on money”.
Potter needs to be more proactive in the transfer market
For such an important transfer window, the last thing West Ham can afford to do is wait.
The Hammers have already had offers for players that have since been rejected.
It was recently revealed that West Ham turned down a bid for Mohammed Kudus from Chelsea.
Given the circumstances, Potter cannot wait around to see if the Blues will put in a better offer.
The longer West Ham wait, the more expensive players will become, which will likely result in fewer signings.
It is no doubt going to be a difficult few months at the London Stadium, but the Hammers have to be more proactive in the window, or they risk relegation.