ExWHUemployee has reported that West Ham United will mainly target loan signings in the January transfer window.
Over the past summer, the Hammers were pretty content to spend decent money on a number of big-money signing such as the likes of Lucas Paqueta, Gianluca Scamacca, Nayef Aguerd, Maxwel Cornet, Thilo Kehrer and Emerson.
This time around, however, it seems as though West Ham might be a little bit more conservative with their spending. Indeed, while they continue to be linked with players such as Celtic defender Josip Juranovic and Everton centre-back Michael Keane (via 90min), this latest claim suggests they will only be seeking loans or bargains this winter.
That is according to Ex, who explained on The West Ham Way podcast: “I spoke to a main source on transfers, just to get an understanding of where we are going into January.
“And their words were it will be mainly loan signings. However, if a bargain is presented to us, we could be tempted to move.
“It’ll be particularly interesting to pay attention to a couple of players who are out of contract in the summer.”
TIF Thoughts on West Ham…
West Ham may well be forced into a less glamorous transfer window due to Financial Fair Play rules. Indeed, back in September, it was reported that the east London outfit had been placed on a watchlist by UEFA.
Still, perhaps David Moyes has decided that the big-money approach adopted in the summer isn’t the best way forward, either. After all, despite spending over £100m on new players, the Hammers are stuck down in 16th place after a poor start to the Premier League season.
All in all, it seems unlikely that West Ham are going to be breaking any of their transfer records in January. It sounds as though it will be best to keep an eye out for players who are either up for a loan or available to sign for a cut-price.
So think, less Paqueta and more Craig Dawson.
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