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

[Alan]

"Sport Witness Competitor face ‘danger’ from Nottingham Forest and West Ham – PL duo make contact, €23m needed for signing By Naveen Ullal Last month, Messaggero Veneto reported Udinese are aware of Nottingham Forest’s interest in Jaka Bijol. The Premier League side aren’t alone as West Ham United are also chasing him this summer. That’s according to another report from Messaggero Veneto, who share more on Nottingham Forest and West Ham’s interest in the 25-year-old. Bologna have asked about the centre-back and been told by Udinese that they will need at least €25m for the Slovenia international. It’s claimed Bologna will face ‘danger’ from the Premier League, where an unnamed club have asked about him, along with Nottingham Forest and West Ham. VfB Stuttgart and VfL Wolfsburg are also among the interested parties. A month ago, Udinese technical director Nani revealed that Bijol has attracted interest from the Premier League, without stating the names of the clubs involved. He also stated his side could sell the player if they were to receive a convincing offer. West Ham are being linked with so many players right now that they may have just been thrown in, and Nottingham Forest aren’t far behind them."

[Lee Trundle]

"Hummels being linked to replace him, along with Trippier as an alternative to AWB. I wouldn't thought it would be possible us having an older and slower squad than we had last season."

[Fauxstralian]

"I wouldnt criticise Zouma When he joined he was excellent but that further knee injury has finished him Would never pass a proper medical for a serious club so getting him to Saudi is great business even if no fee .... £125k a week in wages to use elsewhere Good luck to him and his cats This Kadioglu would be a great capture, he was outstanding at the Euros in a very entertaining Turkish team Born in the Netherlands"

[Takashi Miike]

"I'm sure find it much easier over there, just a shame his knees are in such a bad shape"

[Alan]

David Ornstein @David_Ornstein Done deal between Shabab Al-Ahli & West Ham United for permanent transfer of Kurt Zouma. Agreement reached by clubs - #WHUFC centre-back to Dubai-based side on free transfer. 1yr left on contract so wages saved. Set to take medical + sign @TheAthleticFC

[Alan]

"As Marca @asmarcatr West Ham have made an official transfer offer of £32M to Fenerbahce for 24-year-old versatile wing-back Ferdi Kadıoğlu. #WHUFC Fenerbahce's expectation is at least €45-50M. Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Nottingham Forest also want Ferdi. #NFFC"

[Alan]

"Guardian The West Ham defender Kurt Zouma has agreed a move to the UAE Pro League side Shabab Al-Ahli and will travel for a medical. The 29-year-old made 33 Premier League appearances last season but would not be guaranteed game time under Julen Lopetegui and has decided to leave after a decade in England’s top flight. Zouma cost West Ham almost £30m from Chelsea in 2021 but is set to go for a nominal amount, helping Lopetegui free up wages and a space in the squad after the signing of six players, including the £40m Maximilian Kilman from Wolves. Zouma won two Premier League titles, the Champions League and the League Cup with Chelsea, and added a Europa Conference League winner’s medal in 2023."

[Sydney_Iron]

"Tomas just messaged me Manuel! ""thanks Sydders old son for the kind words, your Potato salad recipe is the dogs nuts"" Not heard from Kurt though? Yet.... In other news, i see we have rumored to bid £32m bid for Ferdi Kadıoğlu of Fenerbahçe who i know fuck all about!"

[GBHammer63]

"The new shirts the players wear in the official videos look like they’re made for midgets, Fullkrug is almost showing his belly button ,even Summerville keeps pulling his down when surely it should be almost dragging on the floor. New fashion? Crop tops next? Sort it ahht."

[Keep dreaming]

"Hahaha, and there he popped up with another ground breaking itk headliner. Our own top source grasslolpper still delivers ... Duran interest has been cooled... Thanks! 🤣"

[Manuel]

"It's very heartwarming to see Sydney_Iron handing out his best wishes to multi millionaire footballers, if only they were reading LOL."

[onsideman]

Sincerely hope there's nothing in the Kieran Trippier rumour on the BBC site this morning. That really would piss me off

[GBHammer63]

"Agree with Sydney about Soucek’s attitude, it can’t be faulted but his lack of control is glaring, there was a game last season where the ball got fired across the box waiting for the box crasher to tap in at the far post, Tommy made contact but missed the goal when easier to score, he got so annoyed with himself he went to kick the post…… missed that too. Hopeful that we’re building much much better."

[Sydney_Iron]

"See Soucek could be a target for Mourinho in Turkey? Be good if we can get some coin for him, has his critics on here but can't fault his attitude if his ability at times was a bit shabby! Some crucial goals so if he goes, its thanks and wish him all the best. Zouma off to Saudi as well would be good, get the wages off the books even if no fee, shame his knees have gone, but again all the best to him, and the Cats of London can breathe a sigh of relief as well.......... Have not seen anything about Aguerd being linked to a move? So either missed it or its Bollocks, hope he stays TBH, bit patchy at times but reckon the new boss can get more from him. COYI"

[terry-h]

the exile 3:16 Re Aguerd When the Moroccan arrived at West Ham I thought he would be a contender But injury soon struck And shit bollocks fuck He soon looked more like a bender. Good luck in the future Nayef wherever you go!

[terry-h]

the exile 3:16 Re Aguerd When the Moroccan arrived at West Ham I thought he would be a contender But injury soon struck And shit bollocks fuck He soon looked more like a bender. Good luck in the future Nayef wherever you go!

[onsideman]

I liked that. Top bloke

[SurfaceAgentX2Zero]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctsbhDFHJwQ Great interview with the new boy Fullkrug!

[Alan]

"Football Espana West Ham United to submit opening offer for Girona talent Girona have already lost the likes of Artem Dovbyk, Aleix Garcia and Savio from last season’s squad that qualified for the Champions League, and a significant squad overhaul has taken place as a result. More departures could be on the way, if reports are to be believed. West Ham tried to sign Garcia before he opted for Bayer Leverkusen, and they’ve now returned to the bidding for another Girona star: Arnau Martinez. MD say that contact has already taken place between The Hammers and the young defender’s representatives, with an opening offer – fee unknown – likely to be sent to the Catalan club in the coming days. Girona could be in a tricky situation with Arnau. His contract ends in 2025, and he’s coming off a season where he was of little importance to head coach Michel Sanchez. He’s likely to be a starter for West Ham if he were to make the move to London – something that is not guaranteed at Montilivi. For now, Arnau continues to give priority to Girona, who are yet to open contract talks with the 21-year-old. However, if there’s no progress in the coming weeks, a way out could end up being sought."

[Alan]

"Miquel Costa @MiquelCostaB WEST HAM INTEREST IN ARNAU MARTÍNEZ Lopetegui want the right-back, who is currently negotiating his renewal with GIRONA. The situation could be resolved in the coming weeks. Martinez spacer"

[grasshopper]

I can confirm that Duran interest has been cooled and the club are pursuing other targets.

[Nagel]

I've seen Sergi Roberto play loads of times. Always struck me as the equivalent of Phil Neville at Man Utd. Nowhere near the standard of his team mates but a decent jack of all trades who can play multiple positions. He'd be probably the slowest full back in the league if we played him at RB. If we didn't already have a glut of CMs he might be worth having around but as a first choice RB it would be a disaster of a signing.

[Mike Oxsaw]

"The Ings deal appears to be on the edge of money laundering, where a player gets an unfeasibly large salary but is required to deposit some of it into an account of which he has no ability to draw down. At West Ham??? Nah! Not possible, let alone probable."

[ludo21]

"More fool us for signing Ings and paying him £125k pw. Far better, for him, to get paid that money to sit on our bench than sit on someone else's bench and be paid less."

[Mike Oxsaw]

"I've no issue in getting in ageing players for a couple of years, so long is the club's plan is for them to accept that they will be replaced by/mentoring academy recruits over the latter part of their contract."