With West Ham confirming Nuno Espírito Santo’s stay at the club within a few days of relegation being confirmed, the Hammers now turn their attention to the staff as well as the players.
Assistant Head Coach Paco Jemez has released a statement which indicates his time at West Ham is over after his contract has run out. Whilst disappointing, West Ham was his first-ever gig as an assistant, and he wants to explore an avenue elsewhere, somewhere he’ll be the top dog.
Other than Paco, West Ham will be making numerous other changes with the backroom staff, but at this stage no names have been mentioned; though, you would hope it would be people from Nuno’s past.
Looking at the players, it’s become apparent that despite Summerville’s statement indicating that he would like to stay, he would have to be sold for financial reasons.
Callum Wilson is rumoured to have signed a new contract but wants to return to the Premier League - another conflicting statement. It can only be assumed that perhaps he would have a release clause or it’s a way for West Ham to get a small fee, around the £1-2m region… better than a kick in the teeth!
Malick Diouf has had enquiries from numerous other Premier League clubs, and Everton are gunning for Wan-Bissaka, hoping to secure a deal around the £10,000,000 mark. West Ham will attempt to negotiate a bit more, but our bargaining power is minimal.
The club are also anticipating that a bidding war will unfold between Stuttgart and Dortmund for Konstantinos Mavropanos. Whilst no offer has been made at the moment, it is speculated that a fee in the £20-25m margin is expected.
With the transfer window not being open and rumoured targets are out in full force, it certainly will be a rollercoaster. Some bigger sales will be made sooner in the window, and some will be made later on - the World Cup campaign hasn’t come at an ideal time.
Strap yourself in - there is much more chaos ahead of us!
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Seems to be no mention
Of Fullkrug, Ward Prowse, Cornet, Alvarez or closer to home, Kilman. Then we can start worrying about the ones we'd prefer to keep. I wouldn't miss Diouf, Wan Bissaka , Traore or Bowen. Love Soucek but his time is up I think. Oh, and TWO new goalkeepers. Wilson is an enigma.
Total clearout.
I'm concerned that paco is leaving if nuno can't get who he wants in his backroom staff i think he will struggle,just get the deadwood out there is so many players that should be shipped out Fullkrug,Ward Prowse,cornet,Alvarez,Kilman,Wan Bissaka,Soucek,Diouf,Todibo,Pablo,Hermadson,Aerola just a few i feel.I think we need a total rebuild with youth and experience with championship league our youth may prosper better in this league but i think we might be in this league for a couple of seasons as we rebuild but knowing sullivan it will be a car crash because he feels he is always right in decisions if we get a DOF in Nuno will not work with them he never has he and mendes use there own choices so why go along with nuno when you can see that he is after a pay off when the shit hits the fan.
I think Soucek would excel in
I think Soucek would excel in the Championship personally. As would KWP and mad Herman in goal. I think Traore only signed until the end of the season. I'd give him a year extension if there was one on offer. Assuming Jimmy goes and Fernandes. They are where the money recoup is.
Ward prowse
Would do well in champs
I agree, but Nuno doesn't
I agree, but Nuno doesn't like him ever since JWP called him a baldy....PMSL
Oi oi, guess what I just
Oi oi, guess what I just found in the garden?
Gabriel's penalty,........... Taxi!
Jimmy Sommerville
If they are going to get rid of Sommerville better that they do it b4 the World Cup if he plays for Holland out on the pitch there is a 4mill sell on clause to Leeds