Who West Ham will look to sign next after Walker-Peters as loan-to-buy lined up
West Ham are already eying up further business ahead of signing Kyle Walker-Peters.
The versatile defender looks set to link up with the Hammers after agreeing to a deal at the London Stadium this summer.
This deal will take Graham Potter’s transfer dealings up to two for the summer, but it is clear that the Englishman isn’t done there.
Now, the claret and blue outfit will look to wrap up a deal for the ex-England international before immediately turning their attentions elsewhere.
West Ham line up new signing after Walker-Peters
There is no doubt that the deal for the former Southampton ace is a positive deal for such an experienced head on a free transfer.
This will see the 28-year-old represent positive competition for the likes of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, the new man, El Hadji Malick Diouf, in East London.
Walker-Peters looks set to put pen to paper on a three-year deal after he undergoes a medical at Rush Green before signing over the weekend.
With that deal set to go through, Jack Rosser has reported (18 July) that a midfield overhaul will soon take priority at the London Stadium.
The Irons remain appreciative of Liverpool attacker Harvey Elliott, although his £40million valuation at Anfield remains a sticking point.
An initial loan deal with an option to buy at the end of the campaign is now something that the E20 club want to explore with the Premier League champions.
West Ham want Elliott loan from Liverpool
Having lost Mohammed Kudus to Tottenham for £55m, there is certainly a need for additional attacking depth in Potter’s side.
The English boss will be able to welcome Crysencio Summerville back after over six months absent, something that will represent a boost.
Alongside the Dutchman, the introduction of Elliott could prove to be superb after his stellar performances in the U21 European Championships for England.
A loan deal with an option to buy could prove to be a real coup, given the level of sides also showing an interest in the 22-year-old.
Jack Grealish ‘could sign West Ham deal on Friday’ in Man City exit shock
West Ham have been linked with a move for Jack Grealish as they search for a Mohammed Kudus replacement.
The Hammers now have money to spend after completing the £55million sale of Kudus to Tottenham, and Graham Potter is looking to splash the cash on an attacker.
West Ham confirmed the arrival of Senegalese defender El Hadji Malick Diouf on Tuesday (15 July), and the Irons are now prioritising signings further up the pitch.
Tom Skinner says Grealish could sign for West Ham on Friday
Jack Grealish is expected to leave Manchester City in the coming weeks after his game time under Pep Guardiola dwindled last season.
The winger has attracted interest from West Ham, but Everton and Grealish’s former club, Aston Villa, have joined them in the hunt for the Englishman.
In a post on X (18 July), ex-Apprentice contestant and West Ham supporters Tom Skinner wrote: “Jack Grealish potentially could sign a deal with us today.
“I think it would be brilliant to see him at West Ham, the kids will love him and be a proper asset to the team. What do we all think?”
The attacker has gained a reputation for being a fan favourite at his previous clubs and has captained his hometown club, Aston Villa.
Grealish never seemed to recapture his form after departing Villa Park for the Etihad in a £100million switch, but in a thinner West Ham squad, he could excel.
If the Irons were to make a move for the forward, he would likely be joining on loan.
Potter is reportedly keen on the 29-year-old, but any move could hinge on whether City would compromise on his wages and the loan fee required.
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