West Ham Transfer Rumours

20 Aug 2026 17:50:12
TROY PARROT, I previously said I would post what actually happened with this player, there's a lot of people that are not going to like this post, but it's 100% true and giving the dates as follows

I take no credit for anything, I just repeat some of what I hear and this is not intended to upset anyone. but this is what happened. For those who don't want to believe. Fair enough Doesn't matter to me

On July 29 th WH made a telephone enquiry to alkmaar re this player, they asked if he was available answer was possibly depending on the price involved what fee are you thinking about say WH, around 25 m euros say alkmaar
WH we only value this player at £15 m ( pounds )
Alkmaar, start with a bid, and we will go from there
Ok say WH will be in touch

I first heard this on next day 30 th july, thought wait until WH make a bid then I will post, NO BID happened So on Saturday 1 st August. I posted WH made an enquiry for Troy parrot at about 4 pm, (this was the first mention of this player anywhere ) I. Sure the Ed's on here will verify that

The next day I WAS ASTONISHED. That every single ITK Every news outlet Was reporting WH had made a bid for Troy parrot Worse sky sports news, had it on the TV
This went on for days then weeks Just COMPLETE
NONSENSE there was absolutely no truth in any of it WH never returned never even made one formal bid

Never went back to Alkmaar No direct contact again
Never spoke to agent never spoke to player

Now parrot is signing for Betis, WH could have bought him if they wanted to BUT they didn't

So I said I will be back with the post, 100% true, some sites still going on about it,?

TROY PARROT was NEVER. coming to WH

Who knows maybe another time?

20 Aug 2026 19:28:51
Doesn't surprise me. Smoke and mirrors.

20 Aug 2026 20:10:45
Smoke and mirrors. Anything to save money, not what's best for the club.

It's quickly being realised, penny pinching anywhere they can. Loan signing from City. Loan signing from Leeds, meanwhile they offload our players, even our youth.

What have things come to, where all we target is the bargains and freebies?

Thanks, Joyful. Much appreciated to hear some honest, down-to-earth facts.

20 Aug 2026 15:12:14
Lot of excitement on here about a former academy player, all good, but WH need to do a lot better than this, in my view.

I must be on my own in disappointment.

Defence looked like a colander on Sunday. If WH do nothing it’s going to cost.

20 Aug 2026 16:21:22
Why anyone would be excited by this arrival is beyond me. The kid left us because he thought the grass was greener. He played 2 Prem games for City, and now he is back. Not for me, thank you. We need experienced players, especially defenders. Why are we getting attacking players when all Nuno wants to do is defend when we go in front? Crazy. We just seem to be getting bodies in just to make up the numbers. We need at least another 5 or 6 signings, but I can't see that happening.

We have been sold a pup again, I guess due to the dodgy bird trying to buy Golds shares. I say dodgy because I have researched her past. Those in here saying they hope she buys the shares had better do some digging like I did. Not for me, thank you. Let her take her 110 million and buy into a team in League 2, as that's about all her money will buy. Her investors are just interested in the LS and land, not us.

20 Aug 2026 16:37:52
I agree, taking up a precious loan place with an 18 year old ex academy player seems, at the very least, odd. I would say the next signings need to be defenders, and I'm confident they will be. A lot can happen in the last week, as we've seen in the past.

20 Aug 2026 16:43:35
He left us at 15, tbf. He had half a season on loan at Leicester, started 10 games, 2 goals, 3 assists, 3 chances created per game. Generally, statistically, he was very impressive, especially for an 18 year old.

Bit annoying that he left us, and now we are developing him even further for City.

But I'd much rather him playing for us than a rival in the Championship.

We seriously lack creativity, which he can provide.

It's a good signing, and maybe if we come up with a deal, he could be taken permanently, but he's very highly rated at City.

20 Aug 2026 17:03:34
Basically he has taken George Earthy's place in the squad.

We still need wingers, CBs, another Mdf and a striker. We are not getting all that, so we best hope injuries don't affect us too much.

20 Aug 2026 17:10:38
I will bow to other people's knowledge on Musaka. I don't know what the WH thinking is, even if there's a plan.

20 Aug 2026 17:16:48
Injuries will come, as will cards. I can only look at the current situation, with 10/11 days till the window's end, and, for me, this squad is not sufficient to gain promotion. Several positions are needed, and West Ham have not addressed these problems so far. We shall see.

20 Aug 2026 17:48:21
I don't get the thinking!! Obviously no money, and going for the cheapest option available.

20 Aug 2026 18:02:20
It will cost one way or another.

20 Aug 2026 19:16:49
One thing is for sure, there is no plan. We have done well on sales. Hopefully, all the players we have signed will succeed, but I think that will be difficult if our manager persists with his useless tactics.
But the buying side of things seems the usual chaos with less leaks.

20 Aug 2026 10:22:09
Rumour gathering pace that one or possibly two provisional medicals booked for tomorrow?

20 Aug 2026 11:36:56
Yes, I read that.

Sounds like free agent/s, or loan deal/s.

Vardy would be the most likely, as it's been kept so quiet.

I'm undecided about whether that's a good idea.

20 Aug 2026 11:50:46
Agreed. At Leicester, he had pace on his side. What, now he doesn't?

20 Aug 2026 12:13:57
Same here, Markro. I wouldn't say it's a terrible thing, and it may work out as a super sub, but I think with the complete clear out, there would be more of a definite plan for the future, and Vardy obviously isn't.

20 Aug 2026 13:09:03
The only objective this season is promotion.

If one season temporary measures mean we have to do one season loans and/or Vardy type short term deals, then so be it, I guess.

What to do once promotion is achieved is another problem, but it'd be a nice problem to have.

20 Aug 2026 13:19:40
Sad thing is, he could have been a Hammer when Big Sam was manager, but Sullivan wouldn't pay £1million to Fleetwood, who were National League at the time. Sort of sums Sullivan up, really, doesn't it?

20 Aug 2026 14:26:56
Its Divine Mukasa on loan, one of our former academy players that was with us for 10 years but left for City.

So, we sell Earthy a player that wasnt really given an opportunity, and replace him with a loan player that showed us no loyalty. If hes that good, he will end up back at City. Wouldnt be so bad if we had an option.

20 Aug 2026 14:42:17
Wasn't 1 of ours, Iron.Al? That was Divin Mubama.

20 Aug 2026 14:58:35
Mukasa was one of ours as well, Ska.

Signed for Man City in 2023.

20 Aug 2026 08:17:58
Missed the boat, whilst WH have dithered about Tomori and or Tosin. Both at £14 m Villa have swept in and may even buy both!

I am completely lost here, 6 weeks ago WH agreed £20 m plus £5 m addions for Dusasi, if he came, which he isn’t.



Now these two high quality cbs are niot being pursued for a lot less money. I just don’t get it.

20 Aug 2026 09:22:35
Did they want to play in the Championship though? Villa offer European football.

We have to go after the best of the Championship, so people like Peck and Burrows at Sheff Utd, and young talents like Austbo over at Viking.
That should be our targets for the rebuild.

20 Aug 2026 09:33:22
Tomori was willing, and Tosin wants to stay in London, so the answers are 75% yes.

Those players mentioned are not CBs, which looks like the most important and most vulnerable spot.

20 Aug 2026 10:04:23
Probably because we have little or no money, and wanted them on loan.

20 Aug 2026 11:38:25
I'm not sure dither is the right verb if the club was never interested in them. Whether we should have been is an entirely different kettle of fish.

19 Aug 2026 17:45:06
Brighton not going to ok a loan arrangement with WH. Why on earth should they?

Unless it’s a loan with obligations, full stop.

Not contingent on promotion

WH need to make a proper deal for Duberry, or forget about it.
Both Wolves and Norwich are going to try 9/10 m over to you, West Ham

19 Aug 2026 19:59:57
What business we've done has been encouraging, and for £10m another bargain.

Hearing Vardy may be close???

19 Aug 2026 20:36:15
Mac3, where have you seen that about Vardy?

20 Aug 2026 05:55:04
Morning all, we are now looking at Jocelyn Ta Bi, who cost Sunderland £3million, and played just twice after completing his move to the Stadium of Light, mainly due to injury issues.

Now, reports out of France say we are eyeing up a loan move for him?

20 Aug 2026 07:28:50
This kid is lightning. Who reckons we will end up with Adam Webster?

20 Aug 2026 09:02:44
Where have you seen this guy??? I never even heard of him & he's barely played in the UK acc to stats.

I still want the Norwegian Austbø kid from Stavanger. Let's do it

20 Aug 2026 11:40:04
Haha. I only heard of Austbo last week. Ta Bi is this week's new name.

20 Aug 2026 16:43:10
Haha, to be honest, Markro, I've heard of very few of the names being bandied about apart from the PL players! All good fun though... trust the experts, I'd say. 😉

19 Aug 2026 12:48:15
Joyful any further news on Tomori?

19 Aug 2026 13:15:13
West Ham had their phone call on Tomori. They don’t appear to be interested, other than a loan with option; the Italians want a sale.

To be honest, I don’t understand some of their reasoning nor their tactics.



Pogba, West Ham have told Patrice Evra that the player is not for them. It’s confirmed he is carrying injuries and is unfit! Likely he may play in New York MLS or Saudi.

19 Aug 2026 13:30:37
Hmmpppff, holiday football with West Ham, eh? No thanks. MLS will be perfect for him.

19 Aug 2026 16:34:57
Dabber, I do not understand the West Ham policy at all. Disasi, West Ham knew for sure 5 days back; he's not coming.

There's Tomori in Italy, there's Tosin at Chelsea. £14 m buys either, you need quality. They have been offered Diego Liete on a free, I don't know what they are waiting for.

West Ham are acting too slow for sure.

19 Aug 2026 10:37:23
George Earthy off to Reading, permanent deal.

19 Aug 2026 12:00:34
Bloody hell, another one gone. Nobody left at this rate.

19 Aug 2026 15:41:20
Can't blame him, Jwp got more of an opportunity during preseason. He was then brought on ahead of him against Burnley, playing rm, when Earthy would have been the better option.

League 1 is a bit of a step down, but I'd imagine he wants to get plenty of game time after a few poorly timed injury setbacks, although I'm hearing the Reading manager also plays terrible football.

19 Aug 2026 10:23:12
WH. May be missing a trick here, Jordan James' club Rennes are looking to accept. Loan bid, no fee, with 10 m euro option.
WH should be on this like glue, are they aware?

19 Aug 2026 11:35:26
Similar to Engels. Whilst they might make an interesting midfield pairing, I wonder if it was either or, and that we'd have gone for James if Engels had fallen through.

19 Aug 2026 11:40:12
No player will be on the pitch for 46 games plus cups, then why are we after Louza from Watford?

19 Aug 2026 11:56:20
Your guess is as good as mine. I guess Koppen and Nuno have certain players in mind in an order of preference.

19 Aug 2026 08:33:08
Sunderland were back in talks with WH re Diouf last night. What this means can’t be sure

Maybe WH not happy with payment structure from Brentford. Maybe Bees having second thoughts

If talks fail WH are happy for him to stay. He’s on low wage. The player has not pushed for an exit

WH standing by their valuation.

19 Aug 2026 09:38:46
I'm happy for two clubs to compete for him, but don't mind if he stays.

19 Aug 2026 10:19:36
I think it's also getting to the stage where we need to be doing more than just having talks.

19 Aug 2026 08:22:32
Diogo Leite Cb free agent has been recommended to WH capable left footed, very experienced at 27. Could do a lot worse.


Vardy is meeting with WH today. I have to post it, because I know some of our people like to read bits and bobs, and I also understand that some would like to see Vardy at WH. Me personally I just don’t get it.

19 Aug 2026 09:59:20
Can this CB head a ball.

19 Aug 2026 10:03:01
Golembeckis can.

19 Aug 2026 10:18:21
Good all rounder, good fit for WH, as that's the case they probably won't go for him!

19 Aug 2026 10:20:02
Gotta give Golam a go.

19 Aug 2026 13:20:39
Diogo Leite, Portuguese. Would probably fit Nuno.
He's been in the German league long enough, so is probably a bit of a hard nut who can head the ball. Why not?

Vardy?
It's silly, really, but we had a 40 yr old Sheringham in the Championship & he did pretty well.
I have no idea about this one, tbh.

The Watford guy seems sensible, though.

19 Aug 2026 08:03:40
Imran Louza Watford cm now in talks with WH, this could develop quickly.

19 Aug 2026 08:50:46
Hope so. I like him, and he is just the sort of player we need. Also Egusso?

19 Aug 2026 10:36:16
Bringing in a Louza?

19 Aug 2026 13:21:35
Never seen him play, but acc to what people online say, he sounds like a good one for us to get in esp f he's had a fall out with the Watford management.

18 Aug 2026 16:27:55
Looks like Nuno has made promises to Magassa, if he’s fit enough he’s in the squad Saturday.

18 Aug 2026 18:01:50
Sensible, as he can play DM, which we need now with Alvarez going, and CB if needed. I think there's a good player in there.

18 Aug 2026 18:14:34
Agree. He's still young and, at times, a bit reckless, but he has an excellent engine and good pace.

18 Aug 2026 19:56:21
Refreshing to hear somebody is staying put.

19 Aug 2026 13:22:25
Give some love to Magassa & Diouf... These two could Excel in the Championship if we get their heads right.

19 Aug 2026 17:18:55
Agree.

18 Aug 2026 16:24:48
I’m suprisat Villa, who are now the back trackers bit like Alvarez.

First they bid 15 m, next they bid 18 m for awb getting close to 20 m which WH want.

Then they withdraw the last bid change it to a loan with option!

No say WH you can have a loan but 5 m fee and obligation at seasons end.

Silence from Villa, so far
WH can’t be knocked for making the best of every sale.

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Five stars on sales so far. For this club I’ve never seen anything like it.

However, will the purchase side kill it?

18 Aug 2026 18:21:53
Deal agreed with Villa. Loan with mandatory option to buy. Another one bites the dust.

18 Aug 2026 13:34:18
Apparently Alvarez has put in a transfer request. He's agreed to less wages to join Real Sociedad.

18 Aug 2026 15:53:04
Holy crap, who isn't leaving? Deal with Sociedad said to be close.

So that's him, Diouf and AWB, and we missed out on Disasi?

I hope our lot know wtf they are doing, because we will have nobody left at this rate.

18 Aug 2026 16:24:26
Todibo and Fullkrug as well, I reckon, if I take my boots to match I'll get a game. 😂

18 Aug 2026 16:30:01
You're too old, I'm already on the bench!

18 Aug 2026 17:27:35
We could have an over 60s second 11. We'd still be better than Fullkrug.

18 Aug 2026 18:15:58
Pencil me in.

18 Aug 2026 13:14:53
Jordan James is deliberating his choice over next club WH must overbid Wolves and their wage offer now that Alvarez is leaving as well.


Nuno has spoken to Kretinsky today and was honest and open in saying that he never expected so many to leave; he thought Diouf and Awb were the last, and he’s short in many positions.

That will threaten the promotion ideal. Don’t know what happened

For me personally, if Kretinsky or anyone else think that the purchases of Piroe, Engels, Veltman and Soloman will get us promoted without further additional players, best think it over again

18 Aug 2026 15:20:33
The Championship is relentless. A small squad relying on a group of youngsters to fill the gaps is not a good starting place.

18 Aug 2026 15:23:29
If we're playing three in midfield, then a combination of Engels and James, with Orford supporting in front of the back, works for me. That'll only leave Bowen, Soloman, and a CF up front, but both Engels and James can score.

18 Aug 2026 15:31:20
We'll have Soucek back eventually, so maybe give Orford enough experience to where he's confident enough to be an everyday player. Although I don't see it once Soucek comes back full time; I think him and Kante will split time. Regardless, more players, young and old, are needed to get promoted in my opinion.

18 Aug 2026 15:59:25
We can't wait around or rely on when and if players come back. What happens if Soucek has a relapse?

We have to have 2 full backs for Diouf and AWB. At least one cb to replace Tobido. 2 midfielders to replace Potts, Mougassa, Fernandes and Alvarez.

Solomon and Engels brought in so far, but we need more legs and creativity.

And then we have the front players. Summerville gone, Bowen's legs won't last, Fulkrug gone, Pablo and Taty, I'm not convinced with.