Everything You Need to Know About West Ham’s Chaotic Keeper Search
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any more chaotic in the crazy world of West Ham’s search for a goalkeeper—another two have emerged.
This time, it’s Sky Sports Germany reporting that the Hammers have submitted a bid for Werder Bremen stopper Michael Zetterer. The offer is believed to be below the Bundesliga club’s €3m asking price, and Zetterer would become the fourth name on an ever-expanding hit list.
But it doesn’t stop there. Coming in at number five—though this time only as a player of interest rather than the subject of a formal bid—is Croatian keeper Dominik Livaković, who, like Zetterer, is also 30.
West Ham’s frantic keeper hunt has prompted speculation that the club might actually be looking to sign two goalkeepers. That would almost certainly render Alphonse Areola surplus to requirements, but at this point, anything seems possible.
Just to make things a little clearer (though it’s all subject to change), here’s how I see it right now:
- Zion Suzuki: €30m-rated Parma keeper. Probably the best of the lot. Aged 22. Unclear if we’re still bidding.
- Mads Hermansen: Leicester’s keeper. Likely Potter’s top choice and worked with new goalkeeping coach Casper Ankergren at Brøndby. Reports say personal terms were agreed last night.
- John Victor: 29-year-old Botafogo keeper. Has taken stick recently, but stats suggest he’s better than many think. Once the cheap option at €10m—Fabrizio Romano says a deal is agreed.
- Michael Zetterer: Werder Bremen’s man and now the new cheap option—but West Ham don’t want to pay the €5m asking price.
- Dominik Livaković: 30 years old. Has already played at London Stadium with Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League.
Is this a cry for help from Mr Sullivan? His antics suggest he has a problem. It’s very embarrasing for fans of the club. I can imagine many people are laughing at him by now. And this is the owner of one of the biggest football clubs in England, if not in Europe.
Let me put this one out there. New goalkeeping coach wants new goalkeepers. Out with Areola, out with Wes Foderingham, both perceived not good enough. In with not one, not two, but three new goalkeepers. A number one, a number two and a number three goalkeeper. What are the odds?
Make that 6_Viktor Johansson_£7m_Stoke City.
How can a club be that indecisive?
What’s the chance of getting any other players in?
I can see why not many clubs want to do business with Westham or Sully.
He would waste your time with his negotiating techniques and lack of clarity.
If we don’t get the bare minimum of players signed and have at least a positive start or at least til Jan, we are going down.
Sell up Sully
Gonzo I would love to meet Mr SULLIVAN I’ve been following W Ham and football for more than 65 years now I could guarantee him I would find him enough players for a top 8 finish well within his budget HERMANSEN IS A MUST SOUTHAMTONS YOUNG MIDFIEDER is very good and going places
THERES MANY MORE OUT THERE IF WE TAKE A GOOD LOOK IN THE CSHIP AND SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
Not really crazy stuff at all.
If these rumours have an ounce of truth about them then i imagine it’s because Areola is being sold, therefore two keepers are a necessity. My money is on Victor and Hermansen. Areola’s exit may pay for the Brazilian and then we have spent our money on one keeper. It’s only crazy if you think we are going to keep Alphonse and buy two keepers.
I think the reason that both Fab and Areola ‘may’ not have been fancied by the boss is that they both have limitations playing with their feet (as well as in other areas), as discussed on here many times. If the above happens, why is it crazy to be bidding for 4 keepers? If all accepted we just drop interest in the ones we don’t want. Seems smart to me
Hi, any pointers on why my comment on this article didn’t make the grade?
Andy, thanks to morons posting abuse in the past, we now have to approve each post individually which can take a while…that’s all.
Come back Tim Steidten, all is forgiven and bring dithering Dave with you. 😂
Total effing chaos!
Hard to see a coherent plan in this. It looks like a case of making an approach or bid until one of them accepts a lower amount than to the valuation of the respective club. Definitely not a good method for buying properties so I doubt very much if it’s how signing players should be done. What a mess….
OH FOR CHRIST SAKE
Well said Mick . . . crazy stuff really