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West Ham Have “Money to Spend and Bids in” Claims Transfer Insider

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West Ham have money to spend and bids in for players, according to the latest update from ExWHUEmployee.

The Hammers ITK has continued to report that goalkeeper remains a priority position—and that’s unlikely to have changed following last night’s 2-0 win against Bournemouth.

Whilst Alphonse Areola kept a clean sheet, he had the woodwork to thank on three occasions and generally looked nervous and unconvincing.

With rumours swirling that West Ham have had a €10m bid accepted for John Victor, and reports emerging that Mads Hermansen was seen saying his goodbyes to Leicester City, it feels like the goalkeeping situation could go in any direction.

Parma have indicated they want €30 million for Zion Suzuki, and at this point, he appears to be the standout candidate and possibly Graham Potter’s first choice.

There’s no doubt that goalkeeper has quickly become a top priority—but let’s hope it’s not at the expense of bringing in a much-needed fast and athletic midfielder. With the Premier League season now less than two weeks away, Potter still has key gaps to fill.

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Kris Gonzo (commonly known to the West Ham community as Gonzo) is the co-founder of Hammers Chat (established 2014) and the lead video content creator and columnist for Claret and Hugh.

With over a decade of professional sports media experience, he is a frequent West Ham United analyst and contributor for Sky Sports News, BBC Football Focus, and BBC Radio 5 Live. He previously served as an official video and content creator for West Ham United FC during the club's tenure at Upton Park and featured in the official documentary commemorating the historic final game at the Boleyn Ground.

A lifelong Hammer since the legendary 10-0 victory over Bury, when he isn't providing daily match analysis on the Hammers Chat YouTube Channel or broadcasting on X (@GONZObignose), he can be found walking his dog and restoring classic pinball machines.

7 comments

  • Sue says:

    Do we really need to spend so much on a GK
    We need to get a descent midfielder in and to me Tobido is still a great worry

  • Lance marsg says:

    If we do not sign at least one fast, preferably box to box midfielder, we will not be saved by the hands, agility and reflexes of a goalkeeper alone. In that first half we could and should have been three down. We didn’t have a strong enough midfield to did us out and take the ‘out ball.’

  • B says:

    If we bring in another midfielder I guess Freddie Potts won’t get to play? We have so many midfielders as it is, surely a few of them are going to have to leave.

  • West Ham Fan No 32 says:

    Can’t see it being Hermansen and Suzuki and tbh there hasn’t been any indication of progress with Suzuki, as you say Gonzo it’s anyone’s guess given Sullivan’s history of walking potential new signings down the path then jettisoning them at the last minute…

  • Macephtopheles says:

    “Whilst Alphonse Areola kept a clean sheet, he had the woodwork to thank on three occasions and generally looked nervous and unconvincing.”

    I’m shocked and appalled you could say such a thing!

    Did you not see him skilfully control the ball with his thigh and then blast it against Evanilson? I was so impressed I thought we’d sneakily signed Ronaldinho and stuck him in goal to make it a fair contest.

    All seriousness though, we definitely need someone reliable between the sticks.

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