West Ham United transfer round-up: Kudus offer made, intense talks under way
West Ham United have just days remaining until the 3 February deadline and now will look to complete some late business in the winter window.
Given that Graham Potter has been in the dugout at the London Stadium for many weeks now, he will have wanted to improve his side by this point.
Although the Hammers haven’t yet made a signing, there have been plenty of links which could be realised in the final days of the window.
With deadline day fast approaching, West Ham Zone has rounded up all the news from 1 February.
West Ham scouts ‘fly out’ to watch Eli Junior Kroupi
The Irons sent scouts to watch Eli Junior Kroupi in action for Lorient in their 2-1 win at Red Star on Saturday (1 February) [Kaveh Solhekol].
Figures from East London were in attendance to see Kroupi score his 10th goal of the season as talks between the French side and the Premier League outfit over a £33million deal resume.
West Ham ‘all or nothing’ stance emerges for Evan Ferguson
Potter and Co. are at an “all or nothing” stage with their bid to sign Evan Ferguson from Brighton with just days until the winter window slams shut [Mail Plus].
A loan or a permanent deal is being considered in East London with the head coach said to be keen on bringing the Republic of Ireland international to the capital.
It is understood that if a move for the 20-year-old collapses through, a panic-buy striker move will not be made at the London Stadium.
Benfica start intense talks to sell Arthur Cabral
Benfica have kicked off “intense” talks to sell Arthur Cabral before the end of the window, after interest from the Hammers [Record].
The Portuguese outfit are keen to offload the striker this winter and are keen to get back as much of the £16million they originally spent on him.
Decision made as Al-Nassr make high-package offer for Mohammed Kudus
A verbal offer from Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Nassr for Mohammed Kudus has been rejected by the Irons [Sam C].
A “high package” offer was made for the Ghana international but was swiftly rejected by the Irons who want to keep hold of their star man.
With the transfer window now closed for the Saudi Pro League, a deal is no longer possible but that interest could be reignited again after a move was attempted last summer.
In other West Ham news, advanced talks have begun to complete pre-contract signing from Celtic.
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