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16 Aug 2026 14:29:08
Piroe, Leeds have received interest from Ajax, and Strasbourg in the last hours.

Jordan James, Forest may counter WH. Here we need to move on this.

16 Aug 2026 19:17:24
I thought Taty looked a bit disinterested today. I hope it's not the case, as we can ill afford him departing whilst we are trying to get someone in to help him with the goals.

16 Aug 2026 19:35:34
He thinks he is too good to be playing at that level, there's been no interest in him or anywhere near WH valuation.

16 Aug 2026 14:22:00
Piroe, WH offered 17.25 euros, Leeds want a little more, so the talks continue, with Leeds saying take him on loan no fee but obligation 20 m euro.

It’s close; you can see an agreement happening here.

16 Aug 2026 11:44:34
News has hit out about Piroe from Leeds CF, good second choice. This is his level. Over the season he could do well
We await top striker. Lots of goals must be scored in this league to get out, good choice

So far WH have done very well in the market
There’s problems coming up with the skint merchants Marseille, trying to do deals for nothing with Todibo, a test of WH firmness

Magassa trying hard to be the next Todibo.

He needs outing. He’s been trying to get himself fixed ip since end May without any luck

One suprise is WH might sell Kante, this is not necessary and we should keep him.

16 Aug 2026 12:03:00.
Tobido on his way to Marseille, good riddance.

I quite like Piroe. Got lots of goals at this level for Leeds.

Magassa becoming another Tobido, so get rid.

Took a while for us to get moving in the transfer market, but now things are looking really encouraging. Long may it continue.

16 Aug 2026 12:22:02
Strange they would want to sell Kante, as he has played a lot in pre-season and you would think he would get a lot of game time. Magassa has hardly played, which is a shame, as I thought there would be a decent player in there, maybe in this division they feel they can do without DMF and go a bit more attacking.

16 Aug 2026 13:00:13
I think it would be a pure financial decision, Robbo. Kante cost us virtually nothing and we can sell for a decent price, so the credit and debit columns show a large proportionate difference. That would not be the same if we sell Magassa. This way of treating football is all wrong, but it is the world we live in.


I personally think it would be a terrible decision, as I feel he could be a really important future player for us, and Magassa should be the one to make way, as I feel he has a slightly inflated view of himself.

16 Aug 2026 13:15:25
I agree, Hammer. Id much rather keep Kante, especially for this division, but it seems like they would shift these 2 and Alvarez. Hence the DMF (not Kante's best position, I think, but he can play there) comment. Maybe they feel they can do without.

16 Aug 2026 14:17:42
Interested clubs in Alvarez can't pay his wages anyway. I think he's staying. WH will get what they want or leave it. For others, if you wish to give players away ala Sullivan, you can get rid quick. WH are achieving sales which Sullivan couldn't have dreamt of.

15 Aug 2026 22:28:31
Next week WH are going to get call re Fikayo Tomori. Milan will offer him for circa £14 m.

This needs thinking about. He's a very good Cb, if Disasi not coming, at that money, it’s a no brainer.

Obviously he would have to be convinced re the championship, but he wants London return.



We would all like Disasi to return, but can’t stay in promise land.



WH need to force the Disasi situation, yes/no, and if necessary move on

15 Aug 2026 22:26:06
Todibo wanted by Marsaille. They want a loan. West Ham want a sale.

16 Aug 2026 11:47:22
String of onions, and a beret. This mob are ridiculous.

15 Aug 2026 13:44:30
Apparently AZ have left Parrot out of their squad this weekend, they say he’s got a knock but I think we all might know the real reason. 😉

16 Aug 2026 15:29:10
Final score reporting: Parrot deal off, as West Ham didn't match £25Million asking price, and Pirot now looking more likely.

15 Aug 2026 12:13:25
Alvarez, posted last week re Ajax bid strung out like sausage skin, that was rejected.

I have no doubt this week Real Sociedad will try a bid of 11 m euros equally strung out like above.

Betis may also try, WH won’t accept any of this, further none of these clubs can pay the 50 k a week after reduction? That the player is on.



All these clubs know the wage facts, so what’s the point of a bid?

14 Aug 2026 22:43:30
Norwegian hammer Hi, what do you know about Daniel Job, supposed to be rapid, raw and natural goalscorer. Just learnt that WH bid was actually 3.75 m and an Italian side. Lecce may have matched it?

Fancy WH may have a go for Edwin next week, depending on movements elsewhere, WH will need to bid up a bit, time is not on WH side.

15 Aug 2026 09:39:02
Really good season in Norwegian First Division. Ready for Championship football? Maybe.

Austbo is the more expensive option, but I have no doubt that he would do amazing for us. He is ready.

15 Aug 2026 10:33:02
I think it's about time we invested in some Scandinavian players, as from memory we haven't had any for some time. And Norway seems the form nation at the moment.

15 Aug 2026 10:34:31
Bit confused why Daniel Job is being mentioned. I thought we were bidding for Austbo. How would you compare these two Norwegians? Austbo looks more ready to me.

15 Aug 2026 10:45:28
Maybe a bid for Austbo next week? Meantime, Job looks cheap, that's why WH are on it.

WH should shelve ideas for Nelson. Nelson's injury record makes Cornet look good, and Vardy.

Ask yourself this question.

He played in Italy last year. If he was any good, don't you think another of the 40 Italian sides would have taken him this season? Tells you all you need to know.

15 Aug 2026 11:07:06
Yeah, agree w you there, Joyful.
Old injury proners, we can do without.

Think outside of the box and get these younger players in with pace & technique (ie the Norwegian-based players discussed). They'll do well in the Championship & could step up further ahead in the PL.

15 Aug 2026 11:22:51
Daniel Job is Nigerian. He came to Norway two years ago from Future Pro Academy. He dropped down a division this year. He played 15-20 games in a division that is miles from Championship quality.

Austbo has been on the scene since he scored against Sligo when he was 17 in the Conference League play-offs. He gets supporters out of their seats.

15 Aug 2026 11:31:47
Younger players only must be the way forward for WH.

Older or old players, like Vardy, if WH think they could be useful, no contracts, pay and play only. Vardy wants 40 k a week. WH can do better with that money.

We have Fulkrug at 33, no one wants him except on a free. In two weeks' time, WH will have to make a decision: let him go on a free, rip up his contract, or carry on paying 55 k a week for less than nothing for another season.

Cornet, injury prone in his final season, is still getting 31.5 k a week. Absolutely no interest. WH tried to get him back to Genoa again, offering to split his wages; the Genovese paid more than that the last two seasons. Definite no thanks.

Todibo, the disappearing Frenchman. If he doesn’t leave the club, WH must look into stopping his wages and holding his registration; without that, he can’t play anywhere.

Reiss Nelson has spent more time out of the game than in it by far. Brentford might have kept him if he could play, but he couldn’t play regularly. What’s the point?


My question to all WH fans, how many more of these characters do they need?

15 Aug 2026 11:39:52
Answer is: sign both, one ready to go, the other has the makings for a gradual entrance.

WH are getting themselves into a position to do so. Striker Cb Lb needed after 3 likely exits.

Koppen needs to sign these people up, forget about the hasbeens.

15 Aug 2026 11:49:04
You are spot on, Joyful, regarding buying old players or players with dodgy injury records. I think the odd older player with special, tailor-made contacts isn't too bad an idea.
One thing I'm struggling to understand is who even put Nelson in the mix as a potential buy. I have to be honest, I didn't know his injury record was so bad, but I don't scrutinize this, so why should I. But the fact he is loaned out year in, year out, is a bad sign.

But players like Nelson shouldn't need a DOF to identify them. The Norwegian player seems far more apt. It's been a mixed window, and the proof of the pudding is in the eating, so time will tell if the new players brought in will be a success or not. Overall, I think it has been slow, but seems to be more targeted, and the selling aspect has been very well done. That's my take on it, for what it's worth.

15 Aug 2026 12:04:37
Kretinsky has a grip, and it's showing. Awb is on to leave next week. Diouf and Sunderland are pushing this Isidor player exchange, plus cash. Thing is, whilst on paper it sounds ok! I'm not sure Nuno sees Isidor as main striker.

Nuno is happy for Magassa to leave, but no bids of any kind.

15 Aug 2026 12:40:34
Players with bad injury records should be a no-no. Main striker will depend on what happens with Taty in the last few weeks of the window, I'd think. The Sunderland striker seems ideal, though, plenty of pace and knows the division.

When spending the amounts, young players that have not played abroad are always going to be a massive gamble.

I'm all for youngsters, but the 1st team needs sorting first.

As Hammer D says, a couple of older players is fine. We have that now with Soucek and Veltman, we don't need any more. Should be looking at players below 30 years old now.

15 Aug 2026 12:55:41
Agreed, sign them both. We need youth, pace and creativity.

15 Aug 2026 13:58:16
If Sunderland offer £30m plus Isidor for Diouf, take it. Use the £20 to get Edvin Ausbo and Harrison Burrows, thats 3 players for one.

Forget Vardy and Nelson. Get Parrott and Job, then watch what happens with AWB, Alvarez, Tobido, Moussaga, Cornet, Fulkrug, Pablo, and regrettably Taty, who I think someone will come for by the end of the window.

14 Aug 2026 22:18:54
Rav van de Berg CB Koln young player who WH fancy. WH and Koln miles apart in valuation: 15 m WH, 9 m
Lot of potential Premier interest


Awb getting closer to an agreement. Villa £18 m plus 4 m addons, WH sticking to their guns £20 m plus 5 m addons. This could be agreed as early as tomorrow

15 Aug 2026 13:59:18
Hope we have a replacement lined up.

14 Aug 2026 22:10:42
Sunderland change tactics. They want to part exchange Isidor against Diouf, might interest WH. Tricky to work out, be two separate issues. Black Cats on this tomorrow.

15 Aug 2026 13:59:50
See above. Could suit us nicely.

14 Aug 2026 22:06:39
Bid gone in for Daniel Job, Nigerian winger playing for Konigsvunger in Norwegian division two around £4 m


No joke. Paul Pogba talks with WH tomorrow, be careful WH, maybe pay and play, free agent.

14 Aug 2026 09:44:07
I keep reading about Troy Parrot and his name just keeps me going back to my youth and Stingray - sorry can't help it.

14 Aug 2026 09:34:39
What’s bothering me now, midfield looks ok now, with new addition
Defence right side ok, left side will need someone when Diouf goes.
Cb, this is Kilmans level, but Disasi back is needed

We need strikers, two really. Forget Pablo, this is why, this league 75/95 goals will be needed for promotion

I would expect Taty and Bowen to get 20 each, Soloman perhaps 10, midfield and defence 10 between them.

Where are other goals coming from?


Answer: strikers we haven't got! Bowen and Taty will be wrung out after 20 games; they will miss a few games here and there. Must have others. One may not be enough


This must be sorted

14 Aug 2026 10:34:33
Mayers looked capable last year, perhaps our 2nd lb is already in house.

14 Aug 2026 10:47:25
West Ham need to make up their mind, do they want promotion or not? If they do, they need the players to do it.

14 Aug 2026 10:50:44
The ownership issue with Stavley has put a spanner in the works.

imo, I don't see many ££ transfer purchases, possibly a few loans to the maximum we can have.

14 Aug 2026 11:09:14
No spanner, just a nuisance. West Ham is being run properly for the first time in decades.

14 Aug 2026 12:37:34
How many millions have been wasted, not just by us, but by multiple clubs continually churning through players who haven't worked out? And, how much of this is driven by fans insisting the clubs spend those millions every transfer window? Most of this is driven by agents and agencies. The only people who benefit from this churn.

14 Aug 2026 14:31:14
That was WH, doing their best now to turn it around. If Kretinsky stays in charge, it will happen. Under Sullivan, nothing like this would ever happen.

14 Aug 2026 08:33:52
WH need to be careful not get sucked back in with Reiss Nelson, chap money, very cheap, but why?

Because he’s very injury prone, Arsenal want to get shot of him, to save his wages, and not let him leave on a free season's end, although it’s peanuts to them.



If you want to take a chance, take the loan for the season, pay his wages. No good, let him go at the end of season. If he’s good, negotiate, give him a contract, risk limited.

14 Aug 2026 06:37:29
If Engels is in then it would be great to get Disasi, Parrot and Vardy. I say Vardy because I think he could come on and do a job. He’s probably still quicker than some strikers out there. He would also be good in the dressing room with the experience he has.

Don’t get me wrong. Tatty and Parrot would be the main strikers. But having someone like Vardy to come if necessary could only be a good thing. Please don’t shoot me down; it’s just my opinion.

14 Aug 2026 10:22:00
Vardy not quick, you're talking 10/15 years ago. Obviously a season at WH won't do much harm, but people of his age, not for me.

14 Aug 2026 10:51:02
Stevie, I'm with you about Vardy. We can't be bloody fussy. As you say, bags of experience, dedicated, should be another Bowen great influence on the younger ones. 🤞🤞⚒⚒⚒

14 Aug 2026 11:00:40
Joyful, I think Vardy is quicker than some of the strikers we've had: Yarmolenko, Haller, Scamacca, Fullkrug, and I would have him over Pablo as well. 🤷

14 Aug 2026 11:10:01
I'd have anybody over Pablo.

14 Aug 2026 11:19:55
Vardy main. Asset was his speed. That's gone, if WH were to give him a pay and play season that's different.

There's no player approaching forty years of age that I would give a contract to at this level.

Out in Florida or Saudi it's slower, less physical, different game, not championship level. Sorry, people, not for me.