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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[LJC]

Although why that is everywhere today I don’t know as thought that was old news.

[LJC]

A pre contract offer has gone in for Gomes according to multiple sites but cannot see that happening with spurs and Man Utd interest.

[Lee Trundle]

Sounds like Sullivan went rogue with the bid for Ricardo Pepi...no one knew it was happening supposedly.

Also suggesting some interest in some kid called Morton from Liverpool (Def Mid).

Morton might be a decent purchase.  U21 international and wasn't loaned out this season at Liverpool as they thought he might break into their team this season.

Not sure what that would mean for Potts though.

[stubbo-admin]

Sounds like Sullivan went rogue with the bid for Ricardo Pepi...no one knew it was happening supposedly.

Also suggesting some interest in some kid called Morton from Liverpool (Def Mid).

[LJC]

Can we update the OP please Stubbo!

https://www.thewesthamway.com/2025/01/3 ... h-striker/

West Ham have signed Josh Landers from Hibernian, it has been reported by ExWHUEmployee.

The 17 year old striker, who has represented Scotland at U16 level, has been on trial in east London

[twoleftfeet]

I fucking despise Sullivan & Brady, the least they could do was provide Potter with a striker yet they've done fuck all other than activate their glove puppets to wind up the fans for a month. Absolute fucking vermin

You still listening to that idiot from C&B.

Nick from C & B makes up new bollocks every day, he is the worst of the lot of them.

Take it all with a very large pinch of salt, they know as much as the bloke down my local pub who once had trials with West Ham and claims to be " in the know "......his trial was 42 years ago.

[John Coffey]

Looks unlikely we will do anything as it stands. Only fear is Sullivan as Rashford on a “Razzle Dazzle” deal  is something he would unzip for.  Makes him feel he’s a “big shot” getting a player who plays ( played ) for England and the Mancs. Its analogous to buying a 10 year old, fully loaded, luxury motor with a few rust spots, engine smoking a bit and a dodgy paint job. 

Sullivan trying to be classy and a “big noise” but still looks like Mickey Pearce wearing a “Kiss me quick” hat. 

There’s zero chance of us signing Rashford. Stop worrying yourself. 

[Sir Alf]

Looks unlikely we will do anything as it stands. Only fear is Sullivan as Rashford on a “Razzle Dazzle” deal  is something he would unzip for.  Makes him feel he’s a “big shot” getting a player who plays ( played ) for England and the Mancs. Its analogous to buying a 10 year old, fully loaded, luxury motor with a few rust spots, engine smoking a bit and a dodgy paint job. 

Sullivan trying to be classy and a “big noise” but still looks like Mickey Pearce wearing a “Kiss me quick” hat. 

[scott_d]

There are 15 games left, we ain't going anywhere in the league, so ain't that fussed, but yea it would be nice to get a forward in, and that could happen still with 5 days of the window left.

Tend to agree.
If we get a striker in then it should be someone really for next season, a youngster like Brobbey, or someone like Alberto from a completely different league, so it will give them time to settle and they'll be ready to go for next season.

Absolutely no point in signing a 29 year Andre Silva for the rest of the season unless it's a straight loan just to give us some depth and cover.

[Takashi Miike]

what the fuck are you on about? it's fucking helmets like you that listen to these arseholes lying on a daily basis. I know you're another one that hates sullivan being critcised, but most normal clubs would at least attempt to help out a new manager and give him a head start going in to next season, rather than waiting again for the vile midget bastard pulling his finger out in august, so the manager starts late again with any new arrivals. I know thinking is hard for a thick cսnt like you

[Manuel]

I fucking despise Sullivan & Brady, the least they could do was provide Potter with a striker yet they've done fuck all other than activate their glove puppets to wind up the fans for a month. Absolute fucking vermin

You still listening to that idiot from C&B.

[ironsofcanada]

Another one bites the dust …

BREAKING: West Ham submit official bid for USMNT striker Ricardo Pepi worth €25m package, loan with obligation to buy.

PSV Eindhoven have already rejected the proposal.

@FabrizioRomano

He's not even the number 1 striker on the US national team depth chart. 22 years old and I don't think ready for the prem, nor am I sure he has the pace for it. I wouldn't lose much sleep over that one.

He's a very good finisher but if that is what you want, there's much better one - in CONCACAF.

[Nutsin]

Have we signed anyone yet?

[Manuel]

Got Rashford on loan written all over it

More like Wilson.

[Manuel]

If Duran is chucking his career away in the desert just to chase the dollar then Arsenal have zero chance of getting Watkins.

There are 15 games left, we ain't going anywhere in the league, so ain't that fussed, but yea it would be nice to get a forward in, and that could happen still with 5 days of the window left.

[nychammer]

Got Rashford on loan written all over it

[kylay]

Another one bites the dust …

BREAKING: West Ham submit official bid for USMNT striker Ricardo Pepi worth €25m package, loan with obligation to buy.

PSV Eindhoven have already rejected the proposal.

@FabrizioRomano

He's not even the number 1 striker on the US national team depth chart. 22 years old and I don't think ready for the prem, nor am I sure he has the pace for it. I wouldn't lose much sleep over that one.

[Sir Alf]

Smart bets probably on us getting no one. Sullivan will see Potter making a “silk purse from a sows ear” with players at his disposal and also think we aint making Europe at its revenues. He will also think we are 14th, best we will achieve is 10th? Thats another £12 million so why bother spending millions on loans or fees. However, Sullivan will put effort into making it look like we were “trying” our utmost to get signings in order to keep Potter and the fans quiet.

Only my opinion and hopefully totally wrong but with 4 or 5 days left? Hmmmm

[Steady]

Another one bites the dust …

BREAKING: West Ham submit official bid for USMNT striker Ricardo Pepi worth €25m package, loan with obligation to buy.

PSV Eindhoven have already rejected the proposal.

@FabrizioRomano

[fraser]

Duran off to Saudi Arabia for £73m

Says a lot about him. Glad we didn’t buy him. 

Does it he's 20 can go there and set him and his family up for life and cone back when he's 23 and still have a brilliant career... I don't blame him, he could get injured anytime and lose his career, he'd be mad not to 

[Takashi Miike]

I fucking despise Sullivan & Brady, the least they could do was provide Potter with a striker yet they've done fuck all other than activate their glove puppets to wind up the fans for a month. Absolute fucking vermin

[Django]

Duran off to Saudi Arabia for £73m

Says a lot about him. Glad we didn’t buy him. 

[twoleftfeet]

Duran off to Saudi Arabia for £73m

[Massive Attack]

Get in!! https://www.hammers.news/transfer-news/ ... er-league/


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...  

We already foolishly bought one of them this season, we don't need another one. 

[Ron Eff]

Very soft rumours on James McAtee resurfacing, although other articles suggesting Guardiola wants to keep him. 

If there was any chance of getting him, that is one we should be all over. McAtee, Ferguson with Angel Gomes in the summer would be a big statement of intent for building a young core. 

Would definitely need a 6”5 protector in midfield if the other two were Gomes and McAtee!

Anyway, it’s all wishful thinking!