Official January '25 Transfer Window Thread

[stubbo-admin]

Official Transfer Window Thread | I'll try and stay current with signings and rumours.

Could be The Scarf's last chance to prove his worth as well as make-or-break for Lopetegui who needs to shuffle the back to suit what we're trying to do more.

Rumoured In:

• Ewan Ferguson, ST (Brighton)
• Carney Chukwumeka, CM (Chelsea)
• Carlos Soler, CM (PSG, Loan to Perm)
• Emmanuel Latte Lath, ST (Middlesbrough)
• Shea Charles, CM (Southampton)
• Ezekiel Banzuzi, CM (Leuven)
• Arthur Carbral, ST (Benfica)
• Taiwo Awoniyi, ST (Forest)
• Igor Jesus, ST (Botofogo)
• Marcus Rashford, FW (Man Utd)
• Jonathan David, ST (Lille)
• Evann Guessand, ST, (Nice)
• Randal Kolo Muani, ST, (PSG)
• Kieran Dewsbury-Hall , CM, (Chelsea)
• André Silva, ST, (RB Leipzig)
• Elye Wahi, ST, (Marseille)
• Kristjan Asllani, CM, (Inter)
• Rodrigo Muniz, ST, (Fulham)
• Callum Wilson, ST, (Newcastle)
• Ansu Fati, AM, (Barcelona)
• Angel Gomes, CM, (Lille, pre-contract)
• Adam Webster, CB, (Brighton)
• Brian Brobbey, ST, (Ajax)
• Ricardo Pepi, ST, (PSV)
• James McAtee, MF, (Man City)
• Yuri Alberto, ST, (Corinthians)
• Tyler Morton, DM, (Liverpool)

Rumoured Out:

• Kudus (Liverpool, Newcastle, Arsenal)
• Fullkrüg (Juventus)
• Rodriguez (Betis)
• Alvarez (Monaco)
• Emerson (Juventus)
• Luis Guilherme (Al Hilal)

Confirmed In:

• Josh Landers (!), ST (Hibernian)
• James Ward-Prowse, MF, (Nottigham Forest | Return from loan)
• Evan Ferguson, ST, (Brighton, Loan...no option/obligation to buy)

Confirmed Out:

• Max Cornet (Genoa, Loan)
• Favour Fawunmi
• Sean Tarima
• Junior Robinson — Sutton United (loan)
• Regan Clayton — Dagenham & Redbridge (loan)
• Brad Dolaghan — Aldershot Town (loan)
• Michael Forbes — Colchester United (loan)
• Krisztian Hegyi — Debreceni (loan)

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[BillyJenningsBoots]

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Besiktas midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlainappears to be on the Hammers’ radar.

Sozcu claim that West Ham have made contact with the Turkish giants about potentially signing the 31-year-old on a loan deal until the end of the season

Happy with that. 

Just hope we can get the deal over the line.

What!!!!? You are happy to sign an injury ravaged 31 year old... You need to troll harder Sad Ferret/Ladyparts or whover you are today!!!

[lowlife]

Strong Dyer vibes with Oxlade-Chamberlain. Hard pass on that one please.

[zico]

"West Ham are still pushing to sign" - that means no-one will be coming in!!

[Sir Alf]

Thank heavens Sullivan is in charge of all transfers and loans again. No more, just getting it done and agreeing terms. Sully will show the “art of the deal” by adding last minute clauses and terms that include ridiculous performance targets, payments in long, drawn out installments and insusyence on using his agents or not paying intermediaries he doesn’t know. 

“Dont wait up”

[Massive Attack]

West Ham are still pushing to sign striker Evan Ferguson, who is their top priority target for this window. Brighton are willing to negotiate a loan or permanent move for the 20 year old. 

Sky Sports


Get it done, Sullivan you tight cսnt

[Sir Alf]

Yep ALEX OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN
“Razzle Dazzle” Sullivan special for the new manager.  In Sullivan’ s speech impaired voice: “He’s played for Liverpool, Arsenal and England Graham, blinding signing I’ve got you, thank me and Salty later”.

[kylay]

Loved watching Ox in his day. Such a fantastic midfielder, but even in his prime had horrible connective tissue. I don't imagine that has gotten better since he's the wrong side of 30. Will definitely come cheap. Sounds like the exact sort of crap deal Sullivan would be in for. Hasn't played a season this decade without an injury layoff over a hundred days.

[goose]

let's hope we can get it over the line before he gets a career ending injury:

23/24	pneumonia	May 10, 2024	May 13, 2024	4 days	1
23/24	Torn thigh muscle	Dec 21, 2023	Mar 29, 2024	100 days	18
22/23	Hamstring injury	Jul 16, 2022	Oct 17, 2022	94 days	14
20/21	Knee injury	Aug 21, 2020	Dec 12, 2020	114 days	20
19/20	Knock	Jun 11, 2020	Jun 20, 2020	10 days	-
19/20	Ankle injury	Dec 23, 2019	Jan 4, 2020	13 days	3
19/20	Head injury	Oct 3, 2019	Oct 7, 2019	5 days	1
18/19	Knock	May 6, 2019	May 11, 2019	6 days	1
18/19	Hamstring injury	Mar 9, 2019	Apr 12, 2019	35 days	8
17/18	Cruciate ligament tear	Apr 25, 2018	Mar 7, 2019	317 days	58
16/17	Hamstring injury	May 10, 2017	May 27, 2017	18 days	5
15/16	Inner ligament injury	May 5, 2016	Jul 7, 2016	64 days	9
15/16	Knee injury	Feb 22, 2016	Apr 28, 2016	67 days	15
15/16	Torn thigh muscle	Oct 26, 2015	Nov 19, 2015	25 days	6
14/15	Torn muscle fiber	Apr 6, 2015	May 22, 2015	47 days	7

14/15	Hamstring injury	Mar 9, 2015	Apr 9, 2015	32 days	7
14/15	Groin problems	Jan 19, 2015	Feb 23, 2015	36 days	6
13/14	Knee injury	Jun 5, 2014	Jul 14, 2014	40 days	4
13/14	Groin injury	Apr 24, 2014	May 26, 2014	33 days	7
13/14	Knee injury	Aug 19, 2013	Jan 6, 2014	141 days	48
12/13	Hip problems	Oct 22, 2012	Nov 8, 2012	18 days	6

[Mad Ferret]

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Besiktas midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlainappears to be on the Hammers’ radar.

Sozcu claim that West Ham have made contact with the Turkish giants about potentially signing the 31-year-old on a loan deal until the end of the season

Happy with that. 

Just hope we can get the deal over the line.

[LJC]

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Besiktas midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlainappears to be on the Hammers’ radar.

Sozcu claim that West Ham have made contact with the Turkish giants about potentially signing the 31-year-old on a loan deal until the end of the season

[Swiss.]

West Ham Agree £100k-a-Week Deal to Sign 'Powerhouse' Striker

[southbankbornnbred]

It's not a rumour about us, as such, but a good journo friend just got back from Germany where he'd been sent to do a feature on Kane and co (typical English media approach to German football!).

He picked up that Bayern are looking to offload Austrian international Konrad Laimer because they feel they have too many central midfielders. He's played 15 times this season, but eight of them as substitute.

He would be perfect for a club like us, and playing in Potter's system. Like Soucek, this guy runs all fucking day. But, unlike Tommy, this guy can pass and has some vision once he has the ball at his feet. Also chips in with a goal or two. If you want "legs" in midfield, but don't want us to look like the Mario Fellaini fan club, then that's the sort of realistic target you want. He'd probably leave Bayern for the right Premier League club, as he's not a first choice when they're all fit.

[THUNDERCLINT]

Levi Garcia is the one we should do this January. Likely circa 15 million, sensible wages and then decent back up when/if we sign big in the summer. 

[Massive Attack]

You've not seen his highlights from this season if you think he's reliable.

He looks like he's shat his pants.

 

 

Around the same price as Fullkrug he won't come cheap either, nor will his wages. At the very least a try before we buy deal or I'd leave it and look elsewhere.

[Jean-Luc Paul Goddard]

You've not seen his highlights from this season if you think he's reliable.

He looks like he's shat his pants.

Can you put up a link to this highlights video?

[Lee Trundle]

You've not seen his highlights from this season if you think he's reliable.

He looks like he's shat his pants.

[Vexed]

Hot on the heels of successes of Fullkrug, Scamacca, Ings, Haller, Zaza, West Ham are preparing to run into a blender again trying to sign this fucking Ferguson plum from Brighton, yeah Brighton that have been starting 45 year old Danny Wellbeck. Not fast, no track record to speak, no pace and perenially injured, young Fergie seems like a textbook signing for a sharp business mind like Sully's. What could possibly go wrong?

I'd go for Brobbey myself, looks competent and reliable, is young and won't cost the earth. Sensible signing. Him or Guessand. 

[Sir Alf]

Ferguson transfer off apparently ?  Run out of wheelchairs and crutches at Rush Green. 

[Jean-Luc Paul Goddard]

As it stands, we're going to need two new strikers next season. 
If we're going to be fighting for a European spot next season we need another two up top. Spending £25 - £30m on a young striker doesn't appear too much of a gamble to me.

 

Personally I don't think it's worth having two out and out strikers, unless one of them is an u-21 who's still learning. Strikers rely a lot on form and confidence and if the 2nd choice striker is only getting a few minutes here and there then he probably won't be much good when actually called on. Better off getting a LW/RW/CAM who can also play as CF if required. I can't think of any top team who doesn't do this. Man City only have Haaland, Barcelona only Lewandowski, Liverpool only Nunez, etc. etc.

[Lee Trundle]

Brian Brobbey, targeted by Tottenham, West Ham, and Everton, has reportedly chosen his preferred Premier League destination. All three clubs are seeking January reinforcements, and the Ajax striker is highly regarded in the Netherlands. According to De Telegraaf, Tottenham is Brobbey's top choice for their forward line.

[pulhampete]

Brobbey seems good value at the moment a season where he's had a bit of a downturn in form lowering his price. A bit of a gamble that the downturn is temporary but at 22 a gamble worth taking in my opinion 

He's a massive unit with a bit of pace and would give us some presence up the pitch which would occupy defenders meaning the likes of Bowen and Kudus won't be doubled up on. 

Yes it's not crucial that we make signings in this window but if an opportunity comes along for a player that looks a reasonable gamble we should take it 

Put it this way...if his form had remained as it was last season, we wouldn't even be in the conversation.

The club one would assume are somewhat ignoring the goals and assists, and assessing the player based in his in-game attributes...as goals and assists is all a bit crude and very reliant on the other players in the side as alwell as the way the manager sets up.

 

 

As it stands, we're going to need two new strikers next season. 
If Antonio comes back (massive if, based on age, recovery and contract) he won't be half the player he was - which let's face it, wasn't good enough anyway.
Ings just isn't up to it and the jury is still out on the German. 
If we're going to be fighting for a European spot next season we need another two up top. Spending £25 - £30m on a young striker doesn't appear too much of a gamble to me.

[stubbo]

Brobbey seems good value at the moment a season where he's had a bit of a downturn in form lowering his price. A bit of a gamble that the downturn is temporary but at 22 a gamble worth taking in my opinion 

He's a massive unit with a bit of pace and would give us some presence up the pitch which would occupy defenders meaning the likes of Bowen and Kudus won't be doubled up on. 

Yes it's not crucial that we make signings in this window but if an opportunity comes along for a player that looks a reasonable gamble we should take it 

Put it this way...if his form had remained as it was last season, we wouldn't even be in the conversation.

The club one would assume are somewhat ignoring the goals and assists, and assessing the player based in his in-game attributes...as goals and assists is all a bit crude and very reliant on the other players in the side as alwell as the way the manager sets up.

[fraser]

Brobbey seems good value at the moment a season where he's had a bit of a downturn in form lowering his price. A bit of a gamble that the downturn is temporary but at 22 a gamble worth taking in my opinion 

He's a massive unit with a bit of pace and would give us some presence up the pitch which would occupy defenders meaning the likes of Bowen and Kudus won't be doubled up on. 

Yes it's not crucial that we make signings in this window but if an opportunity comes along for a player that looks a reasonable gamble we should take it 

[Manuel]

It's hardly only us is it ffs, nothing rarely happens in Jan, think only City have bought this window, maybe Villa one player. I'd scrap the Jan window, or just make it a week, it's a distraction for a whole month. Still fancy we will bring in a forward it but it won't be until Monday. Feel free to rant away in the interim.

Agreed, Jan window is a nonsense really and only usually benefits the selling clubs. I don’t get all the panic amongst fans to see us buy someone. We won’t go down, won’t get into Europe and Potter is still evaluating the squad. Bowen’s almost back and I’d rather we kept any funds for the summer. I can see us getting Ferguson on loan still.

Yep, the irony is that Potter isn't probably fussed at all and probably sees it as you have outlined. Tbf though, this thread is pretty calm as most can probably see the same. Another forward option would be nice though.

[Steady]

It's hardly only us is it ffs, nothing rarely happens in Jan, think only City have bought this window, maybe Villa one player. I'd scrap the Jan window, or just make it a week, it's a distraction for a whole month. Still fancy we will bring in a forward it but it won't be until Monday. Feel free to rant away in the interim.

Agreed, Jan window is a nonsense really and only usually benefits the selling clubs. I don’t get all the panic amongst fans to see us buy someone. We won’t go down, won’t get into Europe and Potter is still evaluating the squad. Bowen’s almost back and I’d rather we kept any funds for the summer. I can see us getting Ferguson on loan still.