West Ham United send scout to top-of-table clash ahead of transfer window
West Ham, Brentford and AC Milan are among the clubs to send scouts for the top-of-the-table clash between AEK and PAOK on 7 April, according to Sportime.
Poland winger Sebastian Szymanski is in action and is understood to be one of the players being scouted.
The others include Harold Moukoudi, Lazaros Rota, Giannis Konstantelias, Konstantinos Koulierakis and Dominik Kotarski.
Sportime reported via Twitter: “Losc Lille, Montpellier, West Ham, Sassuolo, AC Milan, Brentford, Wolfsburg, Villareal and Feyenoord will attend the AEK-PAOK match. Szymanski, Rota and Moukoudi the interest from the side of AEK. Konstantelias, Koulierakis and Kotarski from PAOK.”
West Ham commence with transfer activities ahead of the summer
It’s commendable to see the Hammers actively planning their summer transfers well in advance, indicating a proactive approach to bolstering their squad and there will be players leaving as well.
Tim Steidten’s leadership in the recruitment process highlights the club’s commitment to identifying and securing talent early on.
The presence of scouts at the top-of-the-table clash between AEK and PAOK demonstrates thorough scouting efforts, potentially targeting players like Szymanski and others who could potentially strengthen the squad.
Given Michail Antonio’s age and injuries creating a void upfront, securing a quality striker is imperative to maintain their attacking prowess.
Additionally, considering reinforcements in the left-back position reflects a strategic mindset to address any potential weaknesses within the squad.
By initiating transfer discussions in April, the Hammers ensure they have ample time to negotiate deals and integrate new signings seamlessly into the team ahead of the upcoming season, demonstrating their ambition to compete at the highest level.
In other West Ham news, Michael Owen has been left fuming amid a recent controversy in London involving the Hammers.
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