West Ham’s board are now awaiting manager Manuel Pellegrini’s list of ‘players required’ in the January transfer window.
Director of Football Mario Husillos is now out on regular scouting missions and has made a left back his top priority with Olympiacos’ Leonardo Koutris reportedly in his sights.
However, the club has also accepted that midfield reinforcements are a necessity with Carlos Sanchez, Manu Lanzini and Andriy Yarmolenko out for the season.
There is also the problem surrounding the right back position where Ryan Fredericks’ injury is set to keep him out for around three months.
And as reported earlier that will put increased pressure on rising 34 Pablo Zabaleta as the club go into one of the most crowded periods of the season.
ClaretandHugh understands from a source close to the board – contacting us in a text message – that these matters, along with the ongoing court hearing into the capacity issues at the London Stadium will be the central subjects at a routine meeting this week.