The somewhat melodramatic late afternoon signings of the window appear on a knife edge as West Ham seek to strengthen their back line following the departures of Emerson and Aguerd. According to a report at 5.30pm, the Hammers were still “considering” signing not one but two defenders!
Gary Jacob at thetimes.com reported that:
“West Ham United are pushing to sign Chelsea centre back Axel Disasi on loan in addition to Igor Julio, the Brighton defender.
The club are weighing up whether to sign both players. Premier League clubs are permitted to sign two players on loan from other teams in the league, and only one from any single club.“
Incredible, so late in the window. Two loan signings. Igor Julio, according to different reports this afternoon weirdly started his medical at Crystal Palace and then pulled out and headed to Rush Green.” Allegedly”.
In case you are wondering, yes, the “Igor Julio” in question is the same Igor Julio, then at Fiorentina, who Jarrod Bowen will remember well, having left him for dead when scoring the last minute winner in Prague on 7th June 2023.(main pic) Julio’s career has nosedived somewhat since then- perhaps this return to West Ham – if completed in time will give him a chance to rebuild.
Could be some great opportunities for youngsters to get a game this season. The likes of Callum Marshall, George Earthy, Freddy Potts, Ollie Scarles.
I’m concerned this means reversion to a back five at some stage.
I was hoping for a forward such as Dju which as mentioned in another article (Martin Treasure) was not sold and likelihood is his price will be out of reach for us in the future.
Has Aguerd gone yet? Its all gone quiet.
yes, SOLD
yes, SOLD
FFS if the report is accurate heads should roll! An hour before the window closed West Ham were “considering” whether to sign not one but both defenders! This after conceding 11 goals in our opening 3 games and then receiving £20 million for Aguerd today and Emerson leaving. They even tried getting Charlie Cresswell on loan instead of paying the full asking price, while Chelsea’s Disasi was reluctant to join us. Lewis Orford sent on loan and 5 clubs interested in George Earthy. When will West Ham ever learn after having 2 and a half months of a transfer window and still failing to bring in enough quality players while still allowing talented Academy players to depart?
Let’s hope we can rebuild him, our last loan from Brighton didn’t work so well and Disasi is nicknamed Disaster by the Chelsea fans, did Brownhill go anywhere ? Am expecting him on a free if not. The most exciting signing today is the young right back Colau a bit like Kante is probably a season or two away from being at the level but hopefully they can raise their games. Disappointed we didn’t get Elliot or Cresswell. Have to hope we don’t get any injuries because the squad is paper thin.
Why do this Palace found prrmblems with his medical
Or, he could be a complete waste of space !
Hugely underwhelming deadline day for me. After the high of yesterday I dared to dream we would do something good today. Unfortunately my dreams faded and died. Bit worried that we are an injury or suspension away from JWP. Also if Bowen or Summerville are injured who takes their place, or do we revert to five at the back? Maybe another heavy loss yesterday might have forced them to be a bit more adventurous today. As it stands, we need to keep our first choice eleven fit. Fingers crossed.
Another left footed ball playing centre half who can’t defend and is no good in the air. Literally replacing Aguerd like-for-like then.