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It was common knowledge that West Ham would have to sell in the summer regardless of whether they stayed in the Premier League or were relegated to the Championship, and it was quickly configured that the Hammers would need to make over £150m in player sales to bolster their financial status.

This is all commonly known information but crucially, this was the information we had pre-Daniel Kretinsky takeover, meaning nobody factored money being put into the club as part of the equation, as that’s something David Sullivan wouldn’t have even fathomed doing.

The famous saying of Jose Mourinho when trying to sign Drogba was “Pay and don’t speak” - Well perhaps Roma should’ve listened to their former manager's advice.

After sending three offers in the space of six days, Roma might’ve thrown a stone at their own glass house as the Italian side have stuttered for too long and suddenly the Saudi swoop has swung the Hammers’ way and Crysencio Summerville appears to be on his way to Al-Hilal!

The Hammers have stepped up their interest in Dylan Lawler from Cardiff City who’s a central defender. He has many strong skills to his game but one that stands out is his confidence. For Cardiff, there have been numerous occasions where he’s been able to go for a last-ditch challenge or he’s been able to pick up the ball and drive it forward.

It is thought that Dylan Lawler would be one of the two central defenders that the Hammers aim to bring in this window, with the other being more experienced, specifically Axel Disasi, who the club are still holding out for.