Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton > West Ham)
July 2025
Kyle Walker-Peters has joined West Ham on a three-year deal after leaving Southampton as a free agent. The full-back was previously set to join Besiktas but delayed travel, prompting their withdrawal.
Persuaded by manager Graham Potter, Walker-Peters chose West Ham for its ambition and team culture. He aims to bring intensity and contribute to trophy pursuits at the London Stadium.
Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton)
July 2025
West Ham are negotiating to sign free agent Kyle Walker-Peters after he initially agreed to join Besiktas. The defender delayed his Turkey trip upon hearing of West Ham’s interest and is now reconsidering his next move.
Walker-Peters became a free agent after his Southampton deal expired. West Ham’s last-minute approach was motivated by manager Graham Potter’s urgent need for defensive depth before their upcoming U.S. pre-season tour.
Mohammed Kudus (West Ham > Tottenham Hotspur)
July 2025
Tottenham have reached a £55 million agreement with West Ham to sign midfielder Mohammed Kudus. The Ghanaian has agreed a six-year contract and is set to undergo a medical within 48 hours.
Despite a higher £85m release clause, West Ham accepted Spurs’ improved offer. Kudus had interest from Chelsea and Newcastle, but Spurs moved fastest to secure Thomas Frank’s top midfield target.
Daniel Cummings (Celtic > West Ham)
Transfer effective July 1, 2025
West Ham have completed a deal for Celtic striker Daniel Cummings, who passed a medical and signed a four-year contract starting this summer.
Cummings agreed a pre-contract in February and impressed with 23 goals in 28 appearances for Celtic B. He joins West Ham to reinforce their attacking depth.
Tomas Soucek (West Ham)
May 2025
West Ham manager Graham Potter has confirmed he wants Tomas Soucek to remain part of his squad next season despite interest from Everton and Leeds.
Potter, who once tried to sign Soucek at Brighton, praised the Czech midfielder’s professionalism, versatility, and consistency, as he plans a significant rebuild at the club.
Aaron Cresswell, Lukasz Fabianski, Vladimir Coufal, Danny Ings
End of 2024/25 season
West Ham have announced that four experienced players will depart the club upon contract expiry this summer.
Head coach Graham Potter praised the departing quartet for their professionalism and Premier League experience. The club confirmed the news early to allow fans to show appreciation at the final home game.
Felix Agu (Werder Bremen)
April 2025
Premier League clubs West Ham and Fulham are monitoring Bremen left-back Felix Agu, who has a €8–10m release clause.
Agu, contracted until 2027, has impressed with 17 Bundesliga appearances this season and is also attracting Serie A interest.
Edson Álvarez (West Ham United)
Reflecting on his early career
West Ham and Mexico star Edson Álvarez revealed he once rejected a youth contract at Cruz Azul because “it felt too easy.” Instead, he chose the more competitive path at Club América, where he eventually turned pro and won Liga MX and Copa MX titles.
Álvarez explained he declined Cruz Azul’s offer after one trial, despite his father’s support for the club. He later faced rejections, including from Pachuca, before breaking through at América and making a €15M move to Ajax in 2019. He joined West Ham for €40M in 2023 and has since captained Mexico.
Evan Ferguson (West Ham)
April 2025
Graham Potter defended Ferguson amid criticism of his loan spell, insisting the striker is progressing well and in a good place after scoring for Ireland.
Despite limited minutes and injury recovery, Potter praised Ferguson’s training attitude, integration into the squad, and recent international goal, calling the backlash unfair.
Angel Gomes (Lille)
March 2025
Spurs are favourites to land Lille’s Angel Gomes on a free transfer after he rejected West Ham’s pre-contract offer.
Ange Postecoglou is keen on the 24-year-old midfielder, and Tottenham scouts have watched him repeatedly.
