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West Ham Make Formal Approach For Potters No1 Choice

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It appears West Ham have made their decision on who they want to succeed Alphonse Areola—and that man is Mads Hermansen.

News of West Ham’s interest in the Leicester City goalkeeper emerged earlier today when ExWHUEmployee gave his latest update, hinting that the Danish stopper had edged ahead of Parma’s Zion Suzuki. Ex also suggested that Irons bosses were growing increasingly confident of striking a deal for Hermansen.

Earlier this week, C&H were informed that no formal offer would be made for Sheffield United’s Michael Cooper, and it soon became clear that it was a two-horse race between Suzuki and Hermansen.

Hermansen is wanted by West Ham

Pierce Charles of Sheffield Wednesday had also been mentioned in the media over the past couple of days, but our sources dismissed that entirely—stating there was “not even a phone call” made regarding the young keeper.

And now, earlier this evening, Claret & Hugh were made aware that West Ham have submitted a formal offer to Leicester City for Hermansen. As the story gained momentum, Visit Example Alex Crook has also reported that an official bid has gone in—and that the player is keen on a move to East London.

Keep a close eye on this one. It feels like a deal that could be wrapped up without too much fuss… but then again, it’s West Ham—so nothing’s ever that straightforward.

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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.

3 comments

  • Paul says:

    We need another good keeper so just don’t low-ball them give um what they want get the deal over the line and lets sort out a new number 9. C O Y I’s.

    Cheers Paul,

  • Hammeroo says:

    We need to get Her Man Sen in as soon as possible! Mad if we don’t He can become our new MadMan in a team with a reinvigorated PaqMan. COYI.

  • Dudley Tyler says:

    Leicester need the money. Approaching them now, rather than early in the window (as everyone seems to call for) makes sense. Leicester need to agree something with someone. There’s more pressure on them than us.

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