A European giant is now in talks to sign one of these agreements West HamFirst team players this month as they look forward to the raid Graham PotterSide in the winter window.
Potter's debut at West Ham ends in defeat
After taking over from Julen Lopetegui, West Ham remain in 14th place Premier LeaguePotter's first match ended in defeat as his team were eliminated from the FA Cup by Aston Villa.
Despite this, the new Hammers boss He saw a lot of positives from this performance. “Our performance gave me a lot of encouragement, the way the players tried to do what we asked them to do. We are disappointed now because we went out and wanted to qualify.”
“We're just trying to get the team in good shape. The talent is there but it's just about trying to bring the team together as a group. That's what we're trying to do.”
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However, the defeat is set to have long-term effects on Potter, as Niklas Volkrug was substituted after just 15 minutes due to injury, and reports claimed. He will be out for up to three months After inspections confirmed the importance of the problem.
This means West Ham may have to enter the transfer market, with Michail Antonio also out indefinitely after being involved in a car accident last month, while Jarrod Bowen is still recovering from a broken foot, leaving Danny Ings as the only recognized option to lead the line. . .
But first, they will have to battle interest in other members of their first-team squad between now and the end of the January transfer window.
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Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, French club Monaco has made an offer to sign Mexican midfielder Edson Alvarez On loan this month.
The French League team is ranked third in France in light of the current situation, and is looking to strengthen its ranks to ensure its qualification for the Champions League again this season.
To that end, they have made a bid for the West Ham player, making an initial loan offer for the 27-year-old for the remainder of the season.
Unsurprisingly, West Ham rejected that offer, having signed Alvarez for £35m just 18 months ago, with the Mexican still having three-and-a-half years to sign him. A £100,000-a-week deal At London Stadium. He is considered an 'important player' like his counterpart Romano, which makes a move difficult for Monaco.
Having started in Potter's first game in charge, Alvarez has been a regular when fit for the Hammers this season, starting 11 matches.
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Edson Alvarez on 24/25 |
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Appearances |
16 |
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It starts |
11 |
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Goals/assists |
0 |
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Yellow cards |
4 |
He could continue to work with the new West Ham boss if he stays at the club. However, in news that may worry Hammers fans, Romano adds that talks are ongoing “as Monaco wants Alvarez and can deliver Champions League football”, while West Ham look set to miss out on European football completely barring a major second-half turnaround. Of the season. campaign.