West Ham United Chiefs are in “continuous” talks about signing an English player for the position of new coach Graham Potterwith a high-level Hammers source telling one media outlet that a move for him is very likely.
West Ham are working to back Graham Potter in January
So far, Potter has suffered two defeats in charge of West Ham and a thrilling win at home to Fulham, but the former Chelsea boss has had no time to implement the philosophy that brought him so much success at Brighton.
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Potter is also working with Julen Lopetegui's players, and is yet to make his first official new signing as coach. It's not for lack of trying, as the 49-year-old is believed to be very keen to explore loan deals for Chelsea duo Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Carne Chukwuemeka (ExWHUemployee).
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West Ham's next five matches in the English Premier League |
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Aston Villa (away) |
January 26 |
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Chelsea (out) |
February 3 |
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Brentford (home) |
February 15 |
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Arsenal (out) |
February 22 |
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Leicester City (home) |
February 27 |
West Ham also saw a new £57m bid for John Doran rejected The team is out of control, as their search for a new centre-forward to replace injured duo Niklas Volkrug and Michail Antonio continues behind the scenes.
In any case, the east Londoners are working to support Potter at the London Stadium, and it is believed the new midfielder will remain on their to-do list.
One of the other reported targets, alongside the likes of Dewsbury Hall and Chukwuemeka, is the Lille midfielder Angel Gomez.
While this will be one for the summer, given his contract expires at the end of this season, it is believed that West Ham are trying to agree a pre-contract with the Three Lions star who has earned his first ever international call-up in late 2024.
The former Manchester United gem had eight assists in 31 Ligue 1 appearances for Lille last season, averaging an impressive passing accuracy of 91.3 per cent in midfield (Who registered?), it is no wonder that the artist attracts the arranger and the author Premier League interest.
West Ham are in “ongoing talks” with Angel Gomez over a contract
According to a “senior” source in the club, who spoke to Hammers News, West Ham are in “ongoing talks” with Gomez about signing for them – But they face stiff competition from their London rivals Tottenham, who pose a “major” threat.
“Talks are ongoing but nothing is close and there is competition given his situation.” The inside informant told Hammers News. “Tottenham are a big problem now.”
If the Potter side can land Ange Postecoglou in a deal for the 24-year-old, there is no denying it would be an excellent coup, especially on a free agent.
“He's the kind of good player you want your club to look at, obviously,” he added. The critic said Paul Robinson Tottenham news.
“He will get more minutes at international level. He is a quality player. A A return to the Premier League would not be out of the question. “If he is playing at the top level, you want your club to be in the running.”