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Barty 6:15 Fri Apr 12
The summer transfer window thread

The time has come :)

So what do you think has got to be done in the summer regarding ins and outs?

Alan 3:04 Fri May 17
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Sport Witness

West Ham join Brighton in race for Bundesliga talent – Competition growing for cheap summer option

By Lucas Sposito

West Ham United seem to have joined Brighton & Hove Albion in the hunt for Hertha Berlin youngster Ibrahim Maza.



It’s German newspaper Bild who feature a story claiming the Bundesliga side should soon have to deal with the big interest that some of their players have been drawing.

Hertha Berlin will have to make some sales to balance their finances this summer, and despite their wish to hold their big talents, some sales may be inevitable.

Maza is one of those players, with Bild claiming that the likes of West Ham, Brighton, Brentford and Leicester City have been interested in him, having recently watched him in Germany. Other Bundesliga clubs such as Werder Bremen and Wolfsburg are said to be keen as well.

The outlet claims the midfielder has a market value of €1.5m, although it seems like this big race can surely give Hertha Berlin a chance to make a bigger sale.

Back in March, the very same Bild had already reported Brighton’s interest in Maza, claiming the 17-year-old was in the Seagulls’ list. Now they’ll have to face a much bigger competition against West Ham and others.

Fauxstralian 1:43 Fri May 17
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He didnt work out and we are getting our money back

I'd hope for around £15m for Benrahma given he is doing well at Lyon and if Loppy doesnt want Cornet I'd still hope for £10m
All goes in the pot for players we DO want

goose 1:36 Fri May 17
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we paid c€12m for him and are getting €11m back.

he was consistently shit while playing here.

what the fuck do you expect?

Hammer and Pickle 1:08 Fri May 17
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We’re selling players based on old valuations when they were frozen out by a departing manager. It’s the new way of being sold down the river and very poor business.

Alan 12:50 Fri May 17
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Fabrizio Romano
@FabrizioRomano
AS Monaco trigger the buy option clause for Thilo Kehrer to stay at the club on permanent deal from West Ham.

#WHUFC are set to receive fee around €11m.

LJC 12:40 Fri May 17
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AS Monaco is pleased to announce the club has activated the purchase option for Thilo Kehrer. The 27 year old German international centre back, who arrived in January from West Ham United (Premier League) has signed a 4-season deal and has joined les Rouge & Blanc through June 2028.

https://www.asmonaco.com/en/thilo-kehrer-goes-on-with-as-monaco/

LJC 12:39 Fri May 17
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Kehrer gone to Monaco on a perm

Manuel 12:02 Fri May 17
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I don't see us buying anyone from Norwich. Kilman very viable for reasons known, plus Wolves have to sell.

LJC 11:43 Fri May 17
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Was kilman his captain at wolves?

I see Norwich are in trouble so could we pick up Sara and Rowe (think that’s the right spellings and can’t be bothered to check this early).

Lee Trundle 11:27 Fri May 17
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JWP would be the obvious choice if he was a starter Lopetegui.

I can't see anyone from the current crop that stands out. I agree with Fare Cough. I like a captain to be in the middle of the pitch.

Fauxstralian 11:23 Fri May 17
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I think Bowen would be a good choice

Assume everyone is thinking we will try and move Zouma with his dodgy knee on
If we are trying to transition to a team that has the ball I'd be moving Soucek out .... should get a decent fee for him especially if he has a good Euros

Far Cough 11:04 Fri May 17
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Clubfoot Tomas?

Interesting choice.

The Fonz 10:59 Fri May 17
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Soucek should have been captain this year.

Always leads by example in terms of effort and work rate. I notice he is always speaking to the ref as well.

Far Cough 10:39 Fri May 17
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I prefer my captains to be midfield generals or central defenders, therefore I would choose Alvarez but the bloke is a walking red card, so that leaves........?

Barty 2:41 Fri May 17
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Agreed Eff

Ron Eff 1:35 Fri May 17
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Bowen should be captain. Committed his long term future, understands the club, sets example with his work rate, our key player, and has grown in influence. Also has his head screwed on and talks very well.

Seems entirely logical to me.

ludo21 1:20 Fri May 17
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I can't see JWP being in the starting line up next season so can't see him being captain.

FWIW I reckon Paqueta will still be here.

If Lop is playing his favoured 433 I see us setting up as below. I reckon we need new 4 new 1st team signings:

------------------------ Areloa
-- New RB --- Mavro ----- New CB --- Emerson
--------- Kudus ----- Alvarez ----- Paqueta
--- Bowen -------- New CF ----------- New LW


If Paqueta goes it would be a little underwhelming to have JWP in his place.

Depending upon how many U21s step up and who is retained I reckon we will need another 2-3 new signings for the squad.

mallard 7:37 Thu May 16
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There’s no reason why he can’t flourish in a new system.

As an experienced, Premier league Englishman, he gets my vote as captain

LJC 6:10 Thu May 16
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I keep reading that JWP is going to be captain next season which is strange as it would mean he is in the starting 11.

LJC 5:06 Thu May 16
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Scott I read one of his stipulations coming here is that signings are not left to the end of the window due to the massive overhaul and that he and Tim have already been in contact with players and clubs to get them done early. That’s not to say some won’t come in late but the majority are done early and he has already identified who they are. Wouldn’t be surprised to see 3/4 signings in the first couple of weeks. Probably wants them done early due to euros but doesn’t that kick off the same time the window opens?

scott_d 3:58 Thu May 16
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Sir Alf,

Agree.
I expect that some of our best signings this summer will be names that we've either never heard of or not thought about before.

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