Arsenal's £120,000-a-week player decides to leave with West Ham following suit

West Ham United I took an approach to signing a player from Arsenal Last week, following his decision to leave the Emirates Stadium.

Julen Lopetegui drops West Ham transfer hint for January

Head hammers Julen Lopetegui He dropped a January transfer hint with the winter window now underway, with injuries hitting key figures.

Jarrod Bowen broke his foot He will be out of action for the foreseeable future, which will deal a devastating blow to Lopetegui, who is now thinking about life without his club captain. East Londoners take on the task Premier League Defending champions Manchester City are at the Etihad Stadium this afternoon, and it will be a tough game to navigate without the impressive winger in their squad.

Meanwhile, long-serving striker Michail Antonio has been released from hospital after a horrific car accident in December last year, and the Jamaican international is expected to face a long period of rehabilitation before deciding whether he can play again.

“Unfortunately for us, it won't take a few days.” He said Lopetegui talks about Bowen's injury.

“He was able to play 30 minutes because of his injury, but now he has to rest and recover. Let's see, but it's not good news for us. We're sure Jarrod will try to reduce his recovery time.” Because of his personality, but what is true is that he will be out in the upcoming matches.

“Jarrod is one of our key players and our leader. But now we have to find solutions, and this is the right moment for the other players to show they are ready to help us.”

When asked about the January window in his pre-Manchester City press conference, Lopetegui claimed West Ham are “working” on potential new additions behind the scenes.

“It is true that we have these two important losses (Bowen and Antonio). The club knows our needs and is working to achieve that.” He said Lopetegui talks about West Ham signing players this month.

He added: “We have to focus on preparing for the next match against Manchester City, although the club will do well.”

There are reports that West Ham targets Real Sociedad striker Bryce Mendes As an option, but they are also believed to be considering strengthening their back line.

West Ham is approaching Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney

According to The Boot Room and journalist Graeme Bailey, the Irons are huge admirers of the Arsenal left-back. Kieran Tierneywho apparently decided to leave N5 in January.

Tierney is widely reported to be in pre-contract talks with CelticHis contract expires at the end of this season, but TBR writes that the Scotland international is keen to leave Arsenal as early as this month.

As they claim West Ham have made an approach for Tierney Last week. However, £120,000 per week The defender has snubbed their interest, ultimately opting to return to former club Celtic above all else as he continues talks with the Scottish champions.

Tierney made his Arsenal debut in over a year during a 69-minute Carabao Cup appearance against Crystal Palace in late December, having featured for each of the last seven Premier League sides, but his long-term future will certainly be far-fetched. From North London.