Shift their focus back towards potential entrants after the formal appointment Graham Potter As a manager, West Ham United They are reportedly trying to hijack Napoli's move to sign a towering midfielder this month.
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With Potter secured, one of the many remaining questions is who will be the first to arrive at a new era at the London Stadium. Even names like Marcus Rashford It has already been mentioned, but it remains to be seen whether the Hammers are in a position to convince outcast Manchester United to turn on the likes of Milan in January.
The new manager will be keen to get off to a good start on and off the pitch and begin to revive his reputation as a result after his failures at Chelsea. Potter He addressed West Ham fans for the first time after signing the paper, telling the club's official website: “West Ham United is a huge club, located in the heart of London, with a huge fan base and great support around the world.
“I saw the scenes following their Europa League win in 2023 and it was clear that this club has everything in place to consistently succeed, both on and off the pitch.
“The club has made a lot of good progress in recent years and has ensured that there are some very strong foundations to build on. You don't win a European title by chance – there has to be a good foundation in the football club in order for that to happen, and the challenge now is to implement that and build the steps.” Next, to develop a team and a club that the fans can be proud of.”
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Meanwhile, after turning to a familiar face in the technical area, those at the London Stadium can look to do the same in the heart of midfield.
According to Danish outlet Ekstra Bladet, West Ham are now trying to hijack Napoli's deal to sign Philipp Billing From Bournemouth before the end of the January transfer window in a deal that would significantly enhance Potter's midfield mobility.
However, the Hammers face a race against time if they are to secure the Dane's signature given Napoli are closing in on a loan deal with an option to buy at the end of the season.
“Value” Bills Soucek will be involved
Standing at an impressive height of 6 feet 6, Invoices He will finally replace Declan Rice's move at the heart of West Ham's midfield alongside Edson Alvarez in what could be a crucial addition at the start of Potter's tenure.
Meanwhile, if there were any concerns that the Dane isn't as talented on the ball as he is off it, Previous praise for Andoni Iraola These concerns should be alleviated.
The Bournemouth boss described the midfielder as “valuable” at the end of last season and claimed he had scored some “important goals” in a strong season for the Cherries.
However, now, Bournemouth's loss could be West Ham's gain as they look to hijack a move by Napoli and eventually replace Rice in doing so.