West Ham transfer state of play: Done deals and possible next incomings and outgoings
West Ham United have green-lit a mini squad overhaul in the winter transfer window as they look to avoid Premier League relegation.
Lucas Paqueta has completed a move to Flamengo for £35.8million, something many Hammers fans aren’t too happy about due to their current position in the league table.
The likes of Guido Rodriguez, Luis Guilherme, Andy Irving, Niclas Fullkrug, James Ward-Prowse, Callum Marshall, Kaelan Casey and Igor Julio have also departed.
As for incomings, Adama Traore became the latest signing at the London Stadium, signing from Fulham for a £2m package deal, with Taty Castellanos, Pablo and Keiber Lamadrid also coming through the doors.
Axel Disasi signing next as West Ham United complete multiple transfers
With Julio being sent back to Brighton & Hove Albion after his loan deal was cut short, the Hammers will definitely need reinforcements at centre-back.
Axel Disasi’s future appears to be away from Chelsea, with the Irons strongly linked with a move for the French defender.
Nuno also seems poised to sign Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, as the East London outfit look to bolster their backline after keeping just one clean sheet in the Premier League this season.
With Paqueta leaving, an eye must also be kept out for midfield recruitments in the coming hours who could replace the Brazil international.
Raheem Sterling has also recently terminated his contract at Chelsea, and it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the 82-cap England international.
The Portuguese manager is tasked with closing a five-point gap with 17th-place Nottingham Forest, and while their recent form has been encouraging, more quality would undoubtedly help at the London Stadium, especially in defence.
Alphonse Areola to head London Stadium exits until Deadline Day
Besiktas have shown an interest in Alphonse Areola, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Hammers sanction the move if they get Kinsky from Spurs.
West Ham may also lose Kyle Walker-Peters and Soungoutou Magassa, with Fiorentina in talks to sign the full-back and midfielder.
Nuno must have surely realised how valuable Callum Wilson is for the Irons, and terminating the striker’s contract would make absolutely zero sense right now.
With the 2 February deadline slowly creeping up, only time will tell who will come and go from the London Stadium.
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