WEST HAM TRANSFER NEWS:
Sullivan Deals In Progress, Targets, Signings, Contracts & Exit Updates

The post-Steidten era at the London Stadium has officially shifted from data-driven gambles to a battle for West Ham’s financial and competitive survival. Following the record-breaking £104.2million loss reported in the latest accounts, the board has made it clear that “significant player trading” is the only way to navigate a looming liquidity crisis this summer.

With the massive January departure of Lucas Paqueta to Flamengo for £36.5m, following Mohammed Kudus to Tottenham last summer, the squad has been stripped of its elite flair to balance the books.

A few new attackers were recruited in the winter window, but it is clear Nuno Espirito Santo‘s squad is lacking the quality required to be competing further up the table. For now, though, preparing for next season is effectively on hold until the Hammers know what division they’re in.

Who could leave West Ham?

While West Ham supporters will be more concerned about which players have been linked with a move to the London Stadium, the brutal truth is right now it is about who will not be sold.

Relegation would almost certainly force a firesale of sorts, with Jarrod Bowen undoubtedly top of the list of players rival clubs will be waiting to pounce for.

Mateus Fernandes is another who has been strongly linked with a West Ham exit, with Manchester pair United and City said to both hold an interest.

Both Bowen and Fernandes are under contract with West Ham until 2030, however, so the ball is very much in the Hammers’ court.

Player Asset	Value (GBP Est.)	Contract Status
Jarrod Bowen Forward / Age 29	£45,000,000	EXPIRES 2030
Mateus Fernandes Midfield / Age 21	£26,800,000	EXPIRES 2030
El Hadji Malick Diouf Left-Back / Age 21	£23,450,000	EXPIRES 2030
Jean-Clair Todibo Centre-Back / Age 26	£19,300,000	LOAN OPTION

Who has previously been linked with West Ham?

Should Nuno achieve his mission in keeping the Hammers up, it will be all about strengthening ahead of 2026-27. And that may well start by making Axel Disasi’s loan from Chelsea a permanent switch.

Target Scouting Report

Summer 2026 Recruitment Reports

TRANSFER RUMOURS

Player / Current Club	Position	Latest Intel
AXEL DISASI Chelsea (On Loan)	Centre-Back	Currently on loan at the London Stadium. Permanent talks have already been held with Chelsea to trigger a full transfer this summer.
KEVIN LOMONACO Independiente	Centre-Back	Scouts monitoring the Argentinian defender closely. Faces heavy competition from other Premier League rivals for his signature.
EMMANUEL FERNANDEZ Rangers	Centre-Back	West Ham admirer, but a deal looks difficult. Rangers are reluctant to sell as he remains tied down to a contract until 2029.