Official Transfer rumours and gossip thread | Summer 2024

[Barty]

Courtesy of the diligence of Mex Martillo

West Ham confirmed transfers in - summer 2024

1. Luis Guilherme (RW | £19.4m from Palmeiras)
2. Andy Irving (CM | end of loan at Austria Klagenfurt)
3. Wes Foderingham (GK | free transfer from Sheffield United)
4. Max Kilman (CB | £40m from Wolverhampton Wanderers)
5. Crysencio Summerville (LW | £24m from Leeds)
6. Niclas Fullkrug (Striker | £27m from Borrusia Dortmund)
7. Guido Rodriguez (DM | free transfer from Real Betis)
8. Aaron Wan Bissaka (RB | £15m from Man Utd)
9. Jean-Clair Todibo (CB | loan from Nice)
10. Mohamadou Kante (CM | undisclosed from Paris FC)
11. Carlos Soler (CM | loan from Paris St-Germain)

Total spend: £115.4m

West Ham confirmed transfers out - summer 2024

1. Thilo Kehrer (CB | £9.3m from Monaco)
2. Kalvin Phillips (DM | end of loan from Manchester City)
3. Angelo Ogbonna (CB | end of contract)
4. Joseph Anang (GK | free transfer to St Patrick's)
5. Said Benrahma (LW | £12.2m to Lyon)
6. Nathan Trott (GK | £1.3m to FC Copenhagen)
7. Ben Johnson (RB | free transfer to Ipswich Town)
8. Divin Mubama (CF | end of contract)
9. Michael Forbes (CB | loan to Bristol Rovers)
10. Flynn Downes (CM | £18m to Southampton)
11. Levi Laing (CB | loan to Cheltenham Town)
12. Patrick Kelly (CM | loan to Doncaster Rovers)
13. Callum Marshall (ST | loan to Huddersfield Town)
14. George Earthy (CM | loan to Bristol City)
15. Mohamadou Kante (CM | loan to Paris FC)
16. Freddie Potts (DM | loan to Portsmouth)
17. Nayef Aguerd (CB | loan to Real Sociedad)
18. Maxwel Cornet (LW | loan to Southhampton)
19. James Ward-Prowse (CM | loan to Nottingham Forest)

Total income: £40.8m

[onsideman]

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[onsideman]

"I don't think there would be nearly as much concern about Kilman if we'd already picked up a couple of under the radar but exciting full backs, a new striker and a left winger. As it is we have an untried winger who plays on the side we don't need cover and a third choice keeper on a free and I read today we're interested in Sorloth, a 28 year old who previously scored in 16 for Crystal Palace I think it's fair to say I'm not yet convinced by the new direction"

[Jaan Kenbrovin]

"‘No that isn’t what you’ve said you’ve used examples of players we signed that went on to prove how good they were.’ No I haven’t. I replied to a post that said we had wasted more on strikers, which we haven’t. The two examples of those in this price range will have achieved far more after leaving than Kilman is likely to imo. I then replied to a post using Diop as a an example of a failed transfer of which I’m happy to admit didn’t work but will have been more financially successful than my expectations of this. ‘ I expect him to be everything he has been for wolves which is a hell of a lot better than we currently have so is an upgrade.’ So you expect him to be better than Zouma despite never achieving anything near as much, with zero explanation of why. Ok, I’ll happily concede if you’re correct. I think you’re wrong though and you will be using his name as an example of who we can do better on a couple of years later."

[LJC]

"Oh and to answer your question really quickly, I expect him to be everything he has been for wolves which is a hell of a lot better than we currently have so is an upgrade. Did we pay over the odds, probably. If we sell Aguerd for £30m, which is rumoured, I’m looking at it as an upgrade for £10m on the fourth worst defence and I would happily take that. That’s without getting into the fact our new manager wants him and knows him better than us."

[LJC]

No that isn’t what you’ve said you’ve used examples of players we signed that went on to prove how good they were. The fact they didn’t work out at our club isn’t the transfer policy because they have proved how good they were/are it’s the way they were used. I can’t stand Sullivan and he is one of the reasons I gave up my season ticket but they are really poor examples of trying to slag off the signing of Kilman. There are lots of ways to back up your argument but to use players who our recruitment bought that went on to be successful elsewhere isn’t really it mate.

[Jaan Kenbrovin]

"LJC 3:47 Sat Jul 6 I've explained it enough already. I can accept those transfers failed, but I don't see how ANYONE thinks this will be better. if you think otherwise, answer my question on what you expect, rather than reel off a load of names that points to the very transfer policy under Sullivan I'm critical of. Which I fully expect to be one of the very worst."

[LJC]

"Jaan Kenbrovin 2:08 Sat Jul 6 Re: Official Transfer rumours and gossip thread I’m not really sure what this argument is meant to be saying? Are you saying we spent out on good players that went on to prove it and so our then manager hadn’t used them correctly? So, we’ve changed the manager. And even if the last comment is true, he went for £80m and we just signed Kilman for half that, so about right? I think you are showing yourself up a bit."

[Jaan Kenbrovin]

"Diop was 21 and we got 15m back with one year left on his contract. I'd like to know what people are expecting Kilman will achieve to justify his transfer fee, whilst reeling off a list of failed transfers?"

[Gary Strodders shank]

A nice £4m windfall for Devo and Maidenhead from the Killman deal.

[Ron Eff]

Opinions based on not a lot. Probably be holding your hands up in 6 months. Bear in mind Aguerd was £30m+. Likewise Zouma. He’s better than the former and at least as good as the latter with two working knees and doesn’t turn like a tug boat. Issa Diop was £22m! Should we take another of those gambles?

[Vexed]

We have overpaid but if you can't see Kilman is a decent player there's probably no hope for you.

[Jaan Kenbrovin]

"We spent 40m on a striker we gave up on, that went on to be top scorer in the CL. We spent 30m on a striker we gave up on that then won the Europa. KIlman will never play CL or win the Europa. He'll never even play for an England team during a dry spell of dogshit cb's. A poor mans Harry Maguire."

[Sir Alf]

"Yes we have paid 10-15mill more than we would probably wanted to but he ( Kilman ) always looked a strong, and reluable defender whenever I watched Wolves. We’ve wasted a lot more on strikers and other players in the past and it was essential to repair our defence and rebuild the team from the back. He has been bought to suit the system and tactics Lopetegui employs. Just need a RB, another CB a wide left midfielder ( unless Cornet is in Loppys plans?) and a couple of strikers. We will need to sell Aguerd and if possible Zouma, Ings although their high salaries will limit options."

[Jaan Kenbrovin]

"LOL at Kilman for 40m. Absolutely abysmal transfer. Different manager, same dogshit transfer policy."

[Jaan Kenbrovin]

"LOL at Kilman for 40m. Absolutely abysmal transfer. Different manager, same dogshit transfer policy."

[fraser]

"After seeing an initial €35m bid rejected by OGC Nice for Jean-Clair Todibo, West Ham have sent two more offers for the defender: ❌ Cash + Nayef Aguerd - REJECTED ❌ Cash + Kurt Zouma - REJECTED"

[Ron Eff]

"Trundle, if we’re using transfermarkt as a legitimate source for player valuations, would you sell Bowen for £50m? Or Kudus same price? They then value Aguerd at £35m, Zouma at £25m and Areola at £10m. In other words, a complete load of bollocks. I reckon just see how he does for us. Same for Lopetegui. Worst case for you, he turns out shit and you have another stick to beat the manager with and will then be within your rights to do so 👍🏼"

[Lato]

I think we should keep Downes!

[Ron Greensward]

Would still like to see if Nathan can do left back.

[happygilmore]

Kyle Walker Peters in and flynn downes going in the opposite direction. Latest rumour

[scott_d]

"Russ - yeah but we are down 2-3 players as a result of the January sales so that's how I would calculate it if I was going down that route. But either way, I don't have a problem with the price so not going to split hairs as you say!"

[Lee Trundle]

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[scott_d]

"Lee Trundle 3:48 Fri Jul 5 Re: Official Transfer rumours and gossip thread scott_d 3:40 Fri Jul 5 If that's aimed at me, then I've never accused Sullivan of being tight. He's spent a lot, I think. He's just been stupid spending it. --- Not at all Lee - it was a general observation rather than a dig at an individual."

[Fauxstralian]

Arsenal want £50m for Nketiah & £20-£25m each for Smith -Rowe & Reiss Nelson who don’t start As part of the FFP scam Villa and Chelsea were valuing youth players at £19m Can make Kilman sound like a bargain

[Russ of the BML]

"scott_d 3:42 Fri Jul 5 LOL. We sold them first so I am going to go with we had the money for them. They weren't part of the Kilman deal. Anyway - rather than splitting hairs.... I do agree with you to some extent. But when you say ""us"" I assume you mean the whole support. But I only know a few people that have said its too much. I think in general most people realise its steep but understand why and agree with it. One thing I would say - Those saying we have paid too much are probably the same people that say ""Why the fuck do we pussy about with low offers - Just pay them what they want!!"""