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Josh Edwards

Tue 26 May 2026 17:10, UK

West Ham United were linked with a swoop for Haji Wright in January.

There’s a case to be made that this summer is the biggest in West Ham’s recent history, given the potential consequences if they get it wrong.

The Hammers simply can’t afford to linger in the Championship for too long, or else they could find themselves stuck there for the foreseeable future.

Summer recruitment will have a big part to play in that, with the Irons in need of strengthening every area of the squad, and even more so when the inevitable exits start.

Wright has been linked with West Ham in the past, and they may look to rekindle that interest in the coming months.

Could West Ham sign Haji Wright?

When Wright was linked with a move to the London Stadium in January, it was rather underwhelming that the Hammers were looking to the Championship to address their scoring woes.

But now that they find themselves in the division, it is a whole different perspective.

Wright scored 17 goals for the Light Blues in the Championship this season, having managed 18 in his previous two combined.

He’s a proven scorer at this level, and with Coventry almost certainly expected to bring in a Premier League-ready striker, a deal cannot be ruled out.

Wright’s contract situation could play into West Ham’s hands

The 28-year-old has just one year left on his deal at the CBS Arena, meaning if Coventry were to ever cash in on him, this summer could be their last chance.

As seen by Sunderland, promoted clubs often need to push through one big exit to stay afloat financially, and that contract situation means that Wright could be the sacrifice.

If a deal is there to be had, West Ham simply must pursue it, knowing that he would immediately add goal threat to a side currently lacking it.