American enterprise tycoon John Textor – who heads the possession of Botafogo, Lyon, Crystal Palace and Molenbeek – has now lifted the lid on West Ham United switch talks to signal a “dynamic” participant as he makes an interview admission.
West Ham scouring marketplace for new striker amid Fullkrug worries
Summer time signing Niclas Fullkrug arrived to shore up the under-fire Julen Lopetegui‘s placing choices, with West Ham spending £27 million to signal the 31-year-old from Borussia Dortmund after his 16-goal haul in all competitions throughout 2023/2024.
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The Spaniard is hanging by a thread.
Nevertheless, it has been a nightmare begin for the German, who was sidelined with a persistent Achilles tendon damage again in September. West Ham are getting compensation from FIFA for Fullkrug’s injury, contemplating his drawback arose on worldwide responsibility, and Lopetegui is but to welcome again the ahead.
As an alternative, the Irons have been pressured to depend on the getting old strike power of Michail Antonio and Danny Ings, two gamers who’re out of contract subsequent summer season, with studies suggesting that technical director Tim Steidten might look to unravel this drawback within the switch market.
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West Ham Outcomes: 2024/25 |
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Match |
Date |
Opponent |
Competitors |
End result |
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#12 |
02/11/2024 |
Nottingham Forest (A) |
Premier League |
3-0 loss |
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#11 |
27/10/2024 |
Man United (H) |
Premier League |
2-1 win |
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#10 |
19/10/2024 |
Tottenham (A) |
Premier League |
4-1 loss |
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#9 |
05/10/2024 |
Ipswich (H) |
Premier League |
4-1 win |
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#8 |
28/09/2024 |
Brentford (A) |
Premier League |
1-1 draw |
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#7 |
25/09/2024 |
Liverpool (A) |
Carabao Cup |
5-1 loss |
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#6 |
21/09/2024 |
Chelsea (H) |
Premier League |
3-0 loss |
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#5 |
14/09/2024 |
Fulham (A) |
Premier League |
1-1 draw |
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#4 |
31/08/2024 |
Man Metropolis (H) |
Premier League |
3-1 loss |
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#3 |
28/08/2024 |
Bournemouth (H) |
Carabao Cup |
1-0 win |
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#2 |
24/08/2024 |
Crystal Palace (A) |
Premier League |
2-0 win |
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#1 |
17/08/2024 |
Aston Villa (H) |
Premier League |
2-1 loss |
There are even claims that West Ham may try to cut their losses on Fullkrug in January, although we predict this can be a tad untimely.
In any case, the prospect of a brand new West Ham striker within the winter has been closely mooted by sections of the press. Certainly, there are a number of attention-grabbing choices who Steidten is reportedly contemplating.
Ex-West Ham recruitment chief Mick Brown, talking to Soccer Insider just lately, claimed Greek striker Vangelis Pavlidis continues to be of their pondering. The Benfica star’s brace at Wembley final month helped safe his nation their first-ever win over England, and it’s believed West Ham might stay eager on him.
“From what I do know the likes of West Ham are on the lookout for a striker, and have checked out him earlier than,” mentioned Brown.
“I’ve additionally heard that that curiosity might nonetheless be there and I wouldn’t be stunned in any respect to see their identify within the operating if he’s to maneuver once more.”
West Ham maintain talks to signal Igor Jesus
Talking to Brazilian information outlet O Dia, by way of Sport Witness, Botofogo chief Textor has now admitted that West Ham have held talks over signing Igor Jesus.
“I spoke to West Ham, I spoke to 4 different Premier League groups, two from La Liga and a German group. However I advised them that he (Igor Jesus) is concentrated on the championship,” mentioned Textor.
“He’s the prototype of the proper striker, he turns, strikes, is dynamic, runs, has ending. He impressed many individuals.”
The 23-year-old earned his first ever caps for Brazil final month, scoring on his worldwide debut in opposition to Chile, after which notching an help of their 4-0 win over Peru simply days later. Whereas he’s targeted on his present environment, a transfer to the Premier League could possibly be tempting within the close to future.
