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

[Lee Trundle]

"What we should do: Fuck Villa off and move on to the next target. It's not like they've had enough time to draw up a massive list of potential strikers by now. What we're likely to do: Wait around for him to get pissed off, throw a tantrum and then hope Villa will want to offload him cheap right at the last minute of the transfer window. They have no need to budge, and we loan with a view to buy SORLOTH or WILSON someone similar."

[Jaan Kenbrovin]

"'What makes you think he will want to leave for a bigger club next season?' Because he did it to Chicago Fire, and Villa. I'd welcome this for the price Villa paid. But he's troublesome and we are having our pants pulled down yet again. Surprised Lopetegui would go for someone like him when he has spoken about getting the right type of profiles."

[ludo21]

Totally agree about Brobbey... if he can be had for 20-25m then better option.

[LJC]

What makes you think he will want to leave for a bigger club next season?

[Stevethehammer]

"All this fucking about to try and get Duran, all for him to get the hump and want to leave for a bigger club come next season. I personally would whack down a £20-25 million bid for Brian Brobbey. Still only 22. Played far more games than Duran, played in European competitions aswell as the euros and has played alongside Kudus, Alavarez and our potential new RB signing. He could learn alot from Antonio and it would give him a bedding in season before we decide to shift Antonio next season. Brobbey, cheaper, fast, quick and an eye for goal, what's not to like."

[Vexed]

"Duran is a win/win/win for us now, we either get the player for a price we want, or we pull out and dont get our pants pulled down, and as a bonus we've completely unsettled a volatile player who will surely kick off massively and his value will fall accordingly. Eat that up Villa."

[Vexed]

"Duran is a win/win/win for us now, we either get the player for a price we want, or we pull out and dont get our pants pulled down, and as a bonus we've completely unsettled a volatile player who will surely kick off massively and his value will fall accordingly. Eat that up Villa."

[stewey]

"Why is it we the fans treat the yoots as Demi gods, most will end up in the lower leagues and Orford won’t even sign a contract , let’s get these fucking deals done and get the new players up to speed."

[goose]

"He’s not worth £40m, they can fuck off. You can’t tell me he’s the only suitable CF for £35m? What’s Duvan Zapata up to?"

[stubbo]

"He signed for Viola for 15m, has hardly played, and now they want 40m. We're right to haggle. Contrast Scamacca....signed for big money, scored 7 in about 25, and we had to take a loss. Fuck Villa...about time he played hardball. Let Duran go on strike and force it through. They want rid anyway and trying to make us the patsy."

[Sir Alf]

"Another Villa rejection so Orford staying? They know we need a striker and we will have to pay up or go elsewhere I reckon. 8 million difference in valuation. Seems we are happy to lose 20 million on players like Scamacca, Haller etc but haggle when spending on a fee? Sullivan?"

[RBshorty]

No deal. Villa want £40 million.

[Russ of the BML]

onsideman 9:39 Thu Jul 25

[onsideman]

"I guess we'll never know but there's always a lingering suspicion that these things don't play out the way they do for wholly footballing reasons. I thought Orford looked a class above Potts in the Ferencvaros friendly. Tidier, more composed and progressive. In the space of a few posts we've read that he won't sign a contract, his Dad is a nightmare and we won't offer him a contract. Who knows what's true"

[Russ of the BML]

Anyway - Back on topic.... Looks like Mazraoui is done according to SSN. Fee agreed by Bayern and player and agent finalising personal terms which are said not the be an issue. Even being reported he could link up with the squad in USA. Villa are currently mulling over an increased bid for Duran of £32m plus Orford. If that goes south then not sure where we go.... Back to Sorloth?

[Russ of the BML]

"Vexed 5:52 Thu Jul 25 I doubt there will be wailing. But I do think its fair and proportionate for the fans to ask why there are literally no academy players coming through. Yes, it's sentimental, but its always nice to see a youth academy player come through and make it into first team on a regular basis. Can't even remember last time it happened? Noble? As someone else said, what is the point of the academy? We don't sell them for big money anyway. Is it just that we aren't finding decent players or is it the fundamental set up that's wrong? Anyway, apologies to all, as this is a topic for another thread."

[Sir Alf]

"This Orford lad did look tidy and comfortable on the ball in the pre season friendly apoearances but only time will tell if he ‘s the next Declan Rice or Diangana. I suspect not like Rice who you could instantly see how good he was even in his first games where he was often our best player. Duran imo looks a far better prospect and only 20 himself. He’s a beast, good technique and great shot, good in the air. icould be wrong ( often am ) but I think this Duran might be the best central forward simce Ashton if we do get him"

[RM10]

"Sullivan won’t give him a contract don’t know why, his dad ain’t happy?"

[ludo21]

£105m might be the new £30m in 5 years time...

[Eerie Descent]

"I thought Orford looked good in the first friendly, and it would be sad to see him go, but if he doesn't want to sign a contract, then it is what it is. I'm more bothered about the club than the odd youth player who might end up really good. So far, in the last 30 years, there's not a single player who's left that's been one to regret. If he ends up being a top Prem player, that'll be 1 in 30 years. Hardly worth crying over. I can't see a club selling him for £105mil in 5 years time, put it that way."

[Ron Greensward]

Perhaps it’s Duran plus Cash for Orford?

[Fauxstralian]

We rate Orford enough to offer him a contract Anyone know why he is holding off signing? Is it just the level of money? Ive never seen him play ... how does he rate alongside Earthy & Freddie Potts?

[LJC]

"Apparently Villa have asked for him to be included, we don’t want him to go but he won’t sign a contract and his dad is a nightmare."

[Eerie Descent]

"Manuel 4:20 Thu Jul 25 Maybe have a word with him then, as he seems to be the problem. In general, the fannying on here about absolutely EVERYTHING the club does is fucking pathetic. I don't go on Twitter, but I imagine it's like for like."

[RBshorty]

Guilherme. Played first team football. (Brazilian League.) Known quality. Physically big enough for the first team. Will get sold. (Just not in January.)