So much has gone on behind the scenes at West Ham since the shock resignation of David Sullivan just four weeks ago. The silent revolution has new management in the boardroom and a new share allocation apparently done and dusted as the club have ushered in the Kretinsky era:
All await confirmation from Hammers HQ as to the shares and finance details that many now suspect will be made clearer next week, corresponding to the ‘next statement date’ at Companies House being due 10th July.
However the missing piece of the jigsaw has been the link between board and Nuno Espírito Santo: The original ‘Technical Director’ role has morphed into a Head of Recruitment position yet no confirmation has come from the club that designate Nils Koppen has actually begun the enormous task of remodelling West Ham’s squad.
ExWHUemployee clearly believes that is about to change: Now that Koppen has his work permit it seems ending his current role at FC Copenhagen has been the sticking point.
“West Ham are hoping to confirm the appointment of Nils Koppen from Fc Copenhagen in the coming days so he can start work in an official capacity. It is thought he has already held unofficial meeting with various members of the recruitment team and other departments.”
Koppen will be confirmed ‘within days’
Ex has also advised that targets have been upgraded for certain positions following the sale of Mateus Fernandes to Spurs for £85m.”
With a burgeoning ‘in tray’ and bids about to hit the desk for Crysencio Summerville, Koppen’s appointment cannot come too soon for Nuno who still has a squad to build and several unwanted players to ship out in the next few weeks.
After such await for Koppen to land, let’s hope he’s upto the task.
The jury is out at his former club Rangers who credit him with several ‘duds’ but also the signing of Moroccan Hamza Ingamane who netted a 10 million profit for the Ibrox side after selling him onto LOSC Lille.