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It’s Deja Vu as the Hammers unfortunately are having to deal with the typical Manchester United transfer antics once again this summer.

Manchester United are looking for a double deal for the Hammers, holding their interest in signing Crysencio Summerville as well as Mateus Fernandes. As the transfer window has only just opened, the Hammers have responded, suggesting that ‘United’ will have to fork out a whopping £130m for the pair.

That breaks down to £50m for Summerville and £80m for Fernandes. Whether the Hammers are to get this for the pair is an unknown, but what’s for sure is that we won’t be accepting a lowball offer.

Daniel Kretinsky has already come out to the media, speaking about how West Ham United “do not need to sell players” as he aims to retain as many key players as possible heading into this Championship season, of which Summerville and Fernandes are high on this list.

Whilst it would be amusing if the Hammers achieved £130m for the pair, the likelihood is that these are price tags to form a starting point and bounce the lustful interest out the door.

The typical saying of “you have to sell because you’re in the Championship” doesn’t always apply to everyone, it only likely ends up happening to players that either have release clauses, or ones that have no interest in staying and wish to leave - of which we know neither of Summerville’s and Fernandes’ thoughts, so let’s not all jump of the hill to find conclusion!

All West Ham fans know the way Manchester United do business… look at them in recent times! Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, McTominay - absolutely ALL deals were a nightmare to negotiate for. I suspect we’ll retaliate in our own way now, so the message is simple… can’t pay? We’ll take them away elsewhere and see who wants to properly negotiate, we’ve certainly got options!

Summerville has over eight clubs interested in him, whilst Fernandes has over 20, there’s certainly interest elsewhere on the market.

The illusion has finally been put straight as the ‘Czech Sphinx ’, Daniel Křetínský, has spoken for the first time since taking over as a majority shareholder of West Ham United.

Křetínský spoke to The Times in what is a rare direct interview with the Czech national. The Billionaire spoke about West Ham’s overall situation but briefly dumbed it down to the players, the finances and the ambitions of the club.

"We have a very credible strategy”

"What matters is funding, strategy and consistency. We don't need to sell the players for financial reasons. We are doing this to make sure we are promoted back to the Premier League immediately. That is our only goal.

"Key players are waiting for us. They want to see there is a real chance of keeping the squad together. We have spoken to all of them. They need to see that our project is real and serious. Promotion is our only goal."

The crucial aspects of the statement simply put the record straight, West Ham United do not need to sell. We have been told over the past decade that we always need to recoup, well, all of a sudden, Hammers fans are now being told the opposite.

“Key players are waiting” - the goal is simple: retain the squad, add a handful of players to improve as well as replace those who wish to leave, but overall, keep the majority tight and rise above all to promotion.

Whilst the Hammers may not need to sell, Daniel Křetínský’s £90m investment, which is expected to be put in before July 1st, simply will not be enough to put the Hammers in the green for the long run; a lot more work will have to come.

Spend low, invest well.

But these investments are not in players. West Ham have been used as a ‘cash cow’ previously by the owners to the point where the club became unsustainable and started to spiral. Křetínský will have to be willing to sacrifice making a profit at West Ham for a handful of years, but as time passes, the story might change.

Promotion to the Premier League will see West Ham earn upwards of £150m+ in revenue overall, and with £90m pumped in, that places the Hammers in a position of comfort rather than worry, but still red rather than green.

It’s a tricky situation, but it’s a positive to hear refreshing news - however, that won’t be the last of it before July.

David Sullivan, in the most recent weeks, has had his pockets of speech, first initially commenting on his resignation, followed by his statement to the BBC, followed by his response to being banned from Women and West Ham Youth matches and now claiming that he’s had “hundreds of emails saying I shouldn’t have resigned”.

What’s more ludicrous, continue spouting the nonsense of David Sullivan or believing his blatant last-ditch efforts to swindle the media?

Across the accusations that have now been released, the new information about David Sullivan being banned from West Ham’s Women and Youth teams, it tells you everything you need to know to understand that David Sullivan is not qualified to be a Football owner, and it is rather remarkable that the FA knew about allegations yet chose to ‘turn a blind eye’ to the situation.

Whilst there have been a very limited few, Sullivan has been receiving support from select sources and individuals who likely had dodgy Enter key buttons, accidentally formulating the “hundreds” of emails he has received.

Is it just the fans who believe this? No.

Both eToro and BOYLE Sports have released statements and raised their concerns about the anonymity of the situation surrounding David Sullivan.

eToro are known for having a good relationship with the West Ham Women’s team and the WSL, causing overall concern.

Whilst Hammers fans may not be the biggest admirers of the ‘BOYLE Sports’ plastered at the front of the shirt, the spinster is currently set to be the highest paid front of shirt in the Championship, which will come in handy given the Championship’s financial rules.

Even though David Sullivan resigned from his position, it is still causing trouble - which ultimately summarises how much trouble Sullivan has brought.

The trouble has now evolved into a mess, and it’s up to Daniel Kretinsky to take the reins. Don’t forget, if David Sullivan doesn’t sell his shares to give the ‘Czech Sphinx’ a majority stake, the Gold Family’s shares are always up for grabs.