Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United)
October 2025
Bowen criticized standards after a seventh defeat in nine league games left West Ham on four points. Early concessions to Aaronson and Rodon exposed set-piece frailty. A late Fernandes header narrowed the score, but issues persist: passive structure, poor second balls, and soft rest-defense. Relegation risk intensifies with Wolves’ game in hand looming over the table.
Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United)
October 2025
After limited minutes under Ruben Amorim and a difficult year, Zirkzee is ready to ask out; West Ham are positioned to move for the £36m 2024 signing. Lack of trust and form at Old Trafford drives search for a reset and regular football.
Nuno Espirito Santo
September 2025
West Ham have sacked Graham Potter after just six wins in 25 matches, appointing Nuno Espirito Santo as his replacement. Nuno, fresh off leaving Nottingham Forest, has signed a three-year deal and will take charge immediately. With West Ham languishing 19th and out of the Carabao Cup, the club acted swiftly, clearing Potter’s entire backroom team. Nuno will debut on the touchline against Everton, tasked with reviving a squad that has flatlined despite managerial changes.
Frank Lampard
September 2025
After four defeats in five games, pressure mounts on Graham Potter at West Ham. While the board has considered names like Nuno Espirito Santo and Slaven Bilic, Frank Lampard’s candidacy has unexpectedly resurfaced despite strained relations with Hammers fans. Players still back Potter, but unrest grows after the Palace defeat. Nevin defended Lampard, noting his Chelsea legacy overshadowed his West Ham exit, but argued he deserves another chance. With Everton and Arsenal up next, Potter’s future could hinge on results before the break.
Nuno Espírito Santo
September 2025
West Ham are weighing up Nuno Espírito Santo as a replacement for under-fire boss Graham Potter after a poor run left the Hammers in the relegation zone and out of the Carabao Cup. After losing four of their last five league matches, pressure is mounting on Potter. Talks have been held with Nuno, who recently left Nottingham Forest. Alternatives include Gary O’Neil and Slaven Bilić, but Mourinho is no longer available after joining Benfica.
Nuno Espirito Santo
September 2025
Nuno Espirito Santo could make an immediate Premier League return, with West Ham monitoring him as pressure mounts on Graham Potter. The Hammers’ poor start, including three defeats in four and an early Carabao Cup exit, has raised doubts over Potter’s future. Journalist Alan Dixon reports West Ham have added Nuno to their shortlist. His recent Forest exit followed a fallout with owner Evangelos Marinakis. With the Hammers conceding 11 goals already, club officials are debating change, eyeing Nuno’s experience as a potential quick fix.
Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham Hotspur)
September 2025
Mohammed Kudus was reunited with his famous wooden elephant celebration prop after facing former club West Ham. The Ghanaian winger, now at Spurs following a £55m move, returned to the London Stadium and helped his side secure a comfortable 3-0 victory. Kudus, once adored by Hammers fans, was jeered throughout the clash but marked his return in style. Post-match, West Ham handed him the wooden stool he previously used for iconic celebrations, bringing a quirky reminder of his colourful stint in claret and blue.
Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham Hotspur)
September 2025
Nineteen-year-old Lucas Bergvall became the second-youngest Spurs player ever to score and assist in a Premier League match, inspiring Tottenham’s 3-0 victory over West Ham. His looping header just before the hour sealed a commanding win in the London derby. Tottenham’s relentless press unsettled West Ham before Bergvall delivered the decisive moment, rising to meet Cristian Romero’s long pass. The composed finish underlined his prodigious talent and left fans hailing the arrival of a new star to lead Spurs forward.
Edson Álvarez (West Ham United)
August 2025
Mexico captain Edson Álvarez is expected to depart West Ham before the window closes, with multiple clubs in talks. Since Graham Potter’s arrival, the midfielder has lost his starting spot after being a key figure under David Moyes. Álvarez joined West Ham from Ajax in 2023 and made 73 appearances, but Potter’s tactical plans have sidelined him. Fabrizio Romano reports that suitors in the Premier League and abroad are circling, making a late-window transfer highly likely.
Idrissa Gueye (Metz)
August 2025
West Ham are in advanced talks to sign Metz striker Idrissa Gueye, fending off interest from Manchester United and Brentford. The Hammers are negotiating a €15m deal for the 18-year-old, who scored five goals last season. Gueye is not related to Everton’s Gana Gueye and is considered a top Ligue 1 prospect.
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