West Ham Transfer Rumours

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

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 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 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?

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.

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.

18 Aug 2026 13:02:54
Alvarez wants to play for Sociedad for 25 k a week rather than play for WH for £50 k a week.

Plus side, save at least 5 m in wages, maybe 7.5 m if we get promoted.

Sociedad deal not clear completely but it’s around £8 m, addons will take it to £10 m.

First he wants to stay and get
WH back to Premier.

Then he wants to go. For me, let him go, if deal is acceptable. I know we are short but we can’t have people saying their not playing anymore. There’s plenty out there.

If People want to leave and play for football peanuts let them go.

18 Aug 2026 16:00:39
Yeah, get rid, but first please have a contingency in mind ffs.

18 Aug 2026 10:05:55
Notice that sites are saying up to another 10 players are leaving this WONT be the case

Areola on half wages he's still picking up 60 k a week there's not any but top clubs can match that he's going nowhere

Alvarez three clubs are interested, but the deals, don't interest WH, further none of these clubs can match his present half wages he's still on 50 k a week, if he wants to go out on loan, and play for half that money up to him No subsides from WH

Magassa WH are not letting him go for silly money, and there's no concrete interest in him whatsoever up till today

Kante WH would be mad to let him go unless they get a whopping offer, which I don't see

Awb 95% certain to leave before window closes His lengthy contract at WH is what's holding him up,

Todibo already discussed gone before window shuts unfortunately not permanently

Fulkrug the same

Taty no interest anywhere in recent times

JWP no interest bench until contract expires next summer

Cornet identical as above

Mavropanos There was plenty of interest but never a formal bid, 95% staying

Kilman, We all wish there was a bid!

Have I missed anybody? So Todibo awb to go Magassa if a proper bid comes in? , think we are coming to the end of sales unless WH get something unexpected coming in, that you can never tell

18 Aug 2026 10:17:44
Diouf?

18 Aug 2026 10:39:42
Deal agreed last night, gone soon. As it stands, see previous post.

18 Aug 2026 10:51:26
Yeah, good summary, Joyful. Again, I am not too bothered as long as we have replacements lined up.

18 Aug 2026 11:02:55
I do hope we get a move on as well, otherwise we will be selling players and run out of time trying to find similar players.

18 Aug 2026 11:21:20
That's the problem.

18 Aug 2026 13:30:17
Disasi says no to West Ham, so now we best get a move on for at least two full backs (Diouf and AWB), a CB to replace Disasi, 2 midfielders and a striker or 2.

18 Aug 2026 13:37:12
West Ham have known Disasi not coming since 14th.

Cb needed, no right support re Veltman. Lb required urgent / all round mdf wanted, another striker or right winger.

18 Aug 2026 13:41:01
Good job we didnt sell Potts.

18 Aug 2026 13:58:46
I've read that Alvarez has requested to leave for Real Sociedad, although there are no agreements between clubs known as of yet. Can they afford him?

18 Aug 2026 08:50:27
Piroe, turns out that the obligation on loan, becomes into force only on promotion.

So if WH fail, they can return the player or renegotiate terms.

18 Aug 2026 09:18:13
Yes, I think most of us expected that to be the case. It makes the most sense.

I think I read his last 4 seasons in the Championship: he scored 22, 19, 14, 19.

I'd be happy with the average of that! (18.5).

Still only 27, so should be at the top of his game. Decent fitness record too, I believe.

18 Aug 2026 13:17:22
If we are promoted, what then happens to him?
What sort of wage/contract is he likely to be on, and would there be a Championship team next year that could afford him?
West have employed a DOF, and yet seem intent on ignoring most of his recommendations, and buying players chosen by a manager who is unlikely to be there in 6 months, especially if he doesn't become aware of his own shortcomings.

18 Aug 2026 13:40:03
Lot of questions. Piroe impossible to say. The future, wages yet to be confirmed, guessing 40 k. The rest is internal matters. Sorry couldn't add more.

17 Aug 2026 23:05:10
Diouf, Brentford have made firm offer tonight £36 m plus 4.5 m addons, it’s all about the structure of the deal. Now, WH have told the bees whilst they will accept the offer, In principle, they have to make large down payment. No long term contract either.

18 Aug 2026 07:55:12
Wow £41m for Diouf!!! That's ridiculously high for a player I didn't think was that special last year. Go get Harrison Burrows.

18 Aug 2026 09:01:33
I quite rate him to be fair and think Brentford will turn him into a monster, but at that price we probably have to accept.

18 Aug 2026 09:18:37
I hope to God Joyful can shed some light on potential replacements for Diouf and AWB?

18 Aug 2026 09:21:42
It's all a balance, merry-go-round:

Club finances
Player's preferences
Available cover in the existing squad
New money for further reinforcements

And so on and so on.

All things considered, I'd take this deal.

18 Aug 2026 09:24:06
It's a question of circumstances. To be fair, the player never gave any problems. Unlike many others, he never asked to leave. It is what it is.
Unfortunately West Ham could sell the whole current squad, and get nowhere near the whole debt, but Kretinsky has done fantastic on sales.
Now we must bring in players.

18 Aug 2026 10:44:37
Mac, Veltman cover for wp is all that looks likely for AWB.

Lb is a different story, Burrows is the obvious candidate. They're already looking. Sheff Utd will sell, remains to be seen.

17 Aug 2026 18:45:14
Fulkrug has gone, he had given up this season's wages 2.75 m to take 30 k a week from Werder Bremen, limpet gone till season's end, pity there’s a further season on his contract, however he might stay on there and void his last year with a bit of luck.

17 Aug 2026 19:16:23
He has to pass medical first lol. 😆 😂 🤣

17 Aug 2026 20:16:11
Isn't that great news though!? Off the wage bill this season. He'll deffo stay there.

18 Aug 2026 06:07:40
Finally. Now to get rid of Tobido and AWB, more trouble causers.

Interesting. Kante and Mougassa for sale at right price. Suppose the clear out was coming, but am surprised at Kante being on the list.

18 Aug 2026 07:49:35
Dog eat dog world. I think just about any player anywhere is available for the right price. However, I will be very surprised and disappointed if Kante leaves. He has been front and centre so far this season, so clearly in the manager's plans.

17 Aug 2026 16:22:24
Todibo, as imagined, Marseille want WH contribution to wages NO say WH, they are willing to pay Todibo 25 k a week, want 15 k from WH. Forget it.

So Todibo may go to Marseille for the season, get 25 k a week, lose 750 k in wages this season.



Loan with option. Unfortunately this character has another three years on his contract.

Looks like Fulkrug will be off before the window closes, big write down on paper, but minimum 5.5 m saved in wages. We unfortunately have to get rid of these people

17 Aug 2026 18:00:18
Good riddance.