Whilst the transfer window in the Premier League may have closed a week ago, it remains open in countries such as Saudi Arabia and Mexico.
And with West Ham sources admitting last week there was a âtiny chanceâ the Hammers could dip into the market to sign an out-of-contract player, many feared a classic âSully specialâ might be around the corner.
The âBosmanâ signing most heavily linked with West Ham this summer has been Josh Brownhill. Many Irons fans worried the Hammers would snap up the freebie at the end of the window with the usual âwe triedâ excuse accompanying the deal.
West Ham bound Brownhill? The free transfer is moving to Saudi for big money
However, itâs become clear in the last 24 hours that West Ham were never truly in the running. Brownhill is instead on the verge of joining Saudi Pro League side Al Shabab on a mega-money deal worth ÂŁ110,000 per week net.
The former Burnley midfielder had been linked with other clubs this summer, including Wolverhampton Wanderers, but they were never in a position to match the riches on offer in the Middle East.
Brownhillâs move has come as something of a surprise, though personally, I wouldnât have minded himâso long as it was in addition to Fernandes and Magassa rather than instead of. That said, with the club failing to shift either Andy Irving or Guido RodrĂguez, Graham Potter is already well stocked in midfield.
Whu may have a number of players who can score but are not over stocked with traditional strikers
Fullkrug/Wilson_injuries waiting to happen and unable to compete for 90 minutes.
Marshall/Fearon_up and coming but need more nurturing.
Sullivan infatuated by Free Agents (ÂŁÂŁÂŁÂŁÂŁÂŁÂŁ) and possiblyN Brownhill was next but he’s gone.
There is desperate need for a fledged striker.
Marcos Leonardo was a Steidten project in 2023 and came close to joining whu.
He has all attributes for Potter’s needs with experience being an advantage.
Striker who can also play centre mid attack on a Freebie status (should make Sullivan smile, maybe).
Needs to be got.
Still hopeful with both Irving and Guido with players that have legs and a high technical ability around them they might have more to offer.
Brownhill would have wanted big wages and that hasnât worked too well for us so far.
I watched Evan ferguson with ireland Saturday night he scored and drew 2 great saves from the Hungarian keeper and an all round good game. I honestly think this is one we are really going to regret .we didn’t miss out on him we HAD him and gave him back would have been our striker for the next 4/5 years and still have had a sell on value.
.potter and sullivan hang your heads in shame
Guido Yes
I very much doubt if Irving had left that the small change received would have given Sullivan enough profit to even consider bringing in another player
Surely ..stocked …………………not well stocked !!