Hoping to get started and put a frustrating start to life Julen Lopetegui behind them, West Ham United They are reportedly preparing a bid worth up to £58m to sign the La Liga star this month.
West Ham transfer news
To say that the Hammers need reinforcements would suggest that they did not jump into action during the summer transfer window when they were in fact among the players. Premier LeagueBiggest spenders. It's hard to pinpoint what went wrong. So far, the blame has been placed on Lopetegui He looked headed for the sack Before a short spell of renewed form saved his job in time for the January transfer window.
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It remains to be seen whether the Spaniard and West Ham are now able to get things right at the second time of asking, but whatever form they find themselves in will have to be without Jarrod Bowen, who suffered a broken foot during the 5-0 draw. 0. At the hands of Liverpool last time.
In the face of such a blow, those at the London Stadium appear ready to spring into action on the transfer front. According to reports from Spain. West Ham are now preparing a massive €70m (£58m) bid for Bryce Mendes This month.
The news follows reports that the Hammers already had a €60m (£50m) bid rejected by Real Sociedad. The player Lopetegui so desperately wants, however, they are said to be willing to come back with a bigger offer.
At 27 years old, the attacking midfielder will complete his first step outside Spanish football, which should highlight the risks West Ham are taking this month.
West Ham should not overpay for 'underrated' Mendes.
While the analyst Ben Mattinson He went so far as to describe Mendes as “brilliant to watch” and “underrated”, paying £58m for an attacking midfielder who is already 27 years old and has had a hand in just three La Liga goals all season, which seems a huge risk in taking over. This season. Winter window. It could be argued that West Ham could spend money elsewhere given Carlos Soler, Mohamed Kudos and Lucas Paqueta could all play in the No. 10 role.
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League Statistics 24/25 (via FBref) |
Bryce Mendez |
Carlos Soler |
|---|---|---|
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It starts |
12 |
8 |
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Objectives |
2 |
0 |
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Helps |
1 |
1 |
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Key passes |
16 |
9 |
Furthermore, swapping one signing for another in the space of six months would almost be a panicked decision by everyone involved at West Ham at a time when welcoming the striker should be their priority. With Bowen and Michail Antonio injured, the Hammers will have to rely on 31-year-old Niklas Fulkrug, who has struggled to adapt to life in the Premier League since arriving from Borussia Dortmund in the summer.
If West Ham are willing to spend up to £58m this month, they should use it to welcome a reliable young goalscorer for Lopetegui.