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West Ham: Areola, Scarles, Todibo, Mavropanos, Wan-Bissaka, Fernandes, Soucek, Bowen (C), Taty, Summerville, Pablo
Subs: Hermansen, Ward-Prowse, Kilman, Diouf, Kante, Wilson, Magassa, Potts, Walker-Peters

Sunderland: Roefs, Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Reinaldo, Hume (C), Sadiki, Le Fee, Mundle, Mayenda, Brobbey
Subs: Paterson, O’Nien, Geertruida, Cirkin, Rigg, Diarra, Adingra, Isidor, Talbi

It was anticipated by most that the Hammers would need a hefty window given the league position and the state of the club come the opening of January, in which, with the swift introductions of both Taty and Pablo, most believed we were in for a good window.

However, as time passes, it’s all become a farce seeing as now the Hammers can’t afford to spend anymore without any sales, which is odd considering on paper it seems that the board is prepared to sell a ‘key asset’ in order to facilitate rather than out of pocket funds.

An eye for age? The Hammers certainly like the concept of signing a cheaper central defender this summer, and as time has passed, it has become blatantly obvious what the Hammers plan is for the remainder of the transfer window.

In search of a central defender to reinforce the backline, the Hammers have officially shortlisted Axel Disasi, Fabian Schar, Tyrone Mings and Victor Lindelof.