West Ham transfer round-up: Celtic make Cummings decision, player set for exit
Graham Potter is making moves at West Ham United ahead of the 11pm deadline on Monday.
The Irons boss has already affirmed his desire for three new faces to arrive at the London Stadium before the winter transfer window slams shut [The Guardian].
However, with Brighton forward Evan Ferguson set to join on a loan deal until the end of the season, the incomings are not expected to stop there.
West Ham Zone has rounded up all the news before lunchtime on Deadline Day (3 February) as the transfer news heats up in East London.
Eli Junior Kroupi set to leave Lorient for Lyon
West Ham transfer target Eli Junior Kroupi is set to reject Premier League interest ahead of a Lorient exit to Ligue 1 rivals Lyon [Kaveh Solhekol].
The Irons held talks over a £33million deal for the 18-year-old with Graham Potter to add to his forward ranks alongside impending signing Evan Ferguson.
Premier League rivals Chelsea and Bournemouth also explored the possibility of a potential Deadline Day deal, but the Frenchman is now set to remain in his native France.
Celtic reject Deadline Day bid for Daniel Cummings
The Hammers will no longer pursue a last-gasp deal for Celtic starlet Daniel Cummings after the Scottish Premiership champions rejected a Deadline Day bid [Sky Sports].
Graham Potter is not resting on his laurels despite the soon-to-be arrival of Brighton forward Evan Ferguson with all his senior striking options, barring Danny Ings, on the treatment table in East London.
However, the Scotland Under-19 international will still become a West Ham player with pre-contract terms already agreed for when his Celtic contract expires in the summer.
West Ham United recall James Ward-Prowse
The Irons have exercised the option to recall James Ward-Prowse from his Nottingham Forest loan [David Ornstein].
Ward-Prowse amassed only five Premier League starts across 10 appearances at the City Ground this season, having left the London Stadium on the final day of the summer transfer window.
However, Graham Potter is eager to reintegrate the midfielder back into the first team in East London after ex-boss Julen Lopetegui deemed him surplus to requirements.
Luis Guilherme exit on the cards at West Ham United
The 18-year-old could be on his way out of the London Stadium on Deadline Day (3 February) with Shakhtar Donetsk preparing a last-gasp move [Graeme Bailey].
Guilherme arrived at the Hammers in a summer deal from Palmeiras but has not had the opportunity to showcase his talents in the Premier League.
After five league appearances totalling 45 minutes of action, Graham Potter is open to selling the Brazilian before the 11pm deadline.
In other West Ham news, James Ward-Prowse availability for the Irons against Chelsea revealed after recall.
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