It is fair to say that the transfer window has not been productive or positive so far for West Ham United: Selling a top asset to an arch-rival in just 48 hours shows the speed with which other clubs can act: West Ham by way of contrast seem to drag their feet and undergo endless, frustrating bouts of ‘re-considering’ or procrastination.
Painful to be a Hammers fan right now waiting in vain for news of new signings after the exodus of senior players. Lack of available funds- we are told , means all of the deals have been own the back burner: Also a lack of European football, no doubt, means ambitious players want to be in the top tiers of football which West Ham most certainly are not.
Good news though appears around the corner: Top Hammers target – whether he’s labelled a ‘defender who can attack’ or a ‘midfielder who can defend’ – the purchase of top young talent El Hadji Malick Diouf meanders tantalisingly ever nearer nearer, with news from top sports journo Sébastian Vidal on his twitter / x feed:
“El Hadji Malick Diouf wants to join West Ham. Described as “powerful” and “Champions League level,” the Slavia Prague star has given the green light. West Ham are preparing a new offer after a £17m bid was rejected. Potter is pushing hard.”
Diouf deal surely now getting closer – he actually WANTS to play for West Ham
Linked with Leeds United, Diouf actually wanting to come to east London is a major coup – and surely will enable the Hammers to get this one over the line as Slavia Prague have set the asking price at a non-negotiable £21.5 million. Simples.
Surely even the Hammers can’t cock this one up now.
Big Tim would never have let it come to this 🙁
I wouldn’t bet on it, us hammers fans all know that sullivan makes low ball bids so that he doesn’t actually have to buy the player and he doesn’t like spending money. You have to seriously ask yourself does he want success for west ham or to keep the money for himself. I know the answer already as do most hammers fans. Deep pockets and no ambition that sums sullivan up perfectly.
This deal could’ve been wrapped up 2 weeks ago. Pathetic.
I’m sure he’ll change his mind, once the drugs wear off…….
SACK THE BOARD !
Sullivan takes the fans for fools he drags the negotations out to near the end of the transfer deadline so in the end the fans are just happy to get maybe two players in instead of the four or five promised
Another Joe average, shouldn’t expect too much , but then we have turned into an average team anyway, comes to something when these are the dizzy heights we have reached , have to be concerned why anyone with halve a brain would come to this circus? Would you really want to play for sideshow Bob?
Well said Ray.
Pay the money Sullivan get it done now
Translation…..West Ham daft enough to pay me huge wages so that is why it is my dream to play for West Ham kissing the bank balance not the badge though.
21.5 mill
Cue Sullivan “hold my beer” and offering a loan to buy £1.45 and a mars bar paid over 5 years
While I am not in a position to question his ability, I have to doubt his mentality when he still wants to play for a disorganized rabble that cannot reach a decision to do anything that makes sense in the context of Premier League football. That being said, he hasn’t signed yet.
In reality the price set for Westham to pay would be a new record high for that league . This suggests that he’s over priced and if Westham pay it would be guilty of over paying for the umpteenth time . Lopetegui and Potter managed to turn an 85 million rated player ( Kudus ) into a 55 million Judus and so if Westham get him hopefully his value doesn’t mysteriously plummet after a year or so like so many other Westham buys .
He was only ever a 35 million pound player.
Wants to play for West Ham. I’m speechless.
Cock it up_ don’t bet on it.
How many corners do whu have to turn before making a signing?
“Surely even the Hammers can’t cock this one up now.”
Martin….it’s West Ham….🫣
Surely even the hammers cant cock this up now WANT A BET coyi To be honest if Sullivan cant or wont push this deal through now we might as well all go home and shut up shop
“Surely even the Hammers can’t cock this one up now”
Let me express my opinion about this deal. In my opinion, we swing like a pendulum from old expensive footballers at the end of their careers to very young overvalued players from weak leagues. This is very risky. Both of them will be difficult to sell for more later because of their high cost and big salaries.
Looks a decent player kept saka quiet against England quick and can score a goal. If we fail with this one then we will be in deep trouble next season