David Moyes seems to be looking forward to the January transfer window…
According to reports, West Ham United manager David Moyes is keen to strengthen his squad in January and could have a reasonable chance of cementing a key position.
West Ham updates:
Paqueta finally, Soucek speaks, Antonio on Ward-Prowse
According to West Ham’s contract update on Lucas Paqueta from TEAMtalk, the Hammers are said to be ready to offer midfielder Lucas Paqueta a new deal in a bid to fend off Manchester City’s interest in his services. he. Paqueta has been widely linked with a move to Manchester City in recent months and has an £85m release clause included in his current terms. On the other hand, England international Kalvin Phillips has been touted as a potential move in the opposite direction and a swap deal involving both players has not been ruled out by the media.
Football Insider has shared an update on Tomas Soucek’s transfer, confirming the in-form West Ham midfielder is a target for Inter Milan; However, The Hammers are said to be trying to strengthen negotiations to tie the Czech international to a new contract. Moyes is a big fan of Soucek and considers him an important member of his squad at the London Stadium. According to reports, the 28-year-old is likely to ask for a pay rise, which would put him in line with the top earners in east London.
Meanwhile, in a conversation with The Footballer’s Football Podcast as quoted via The Evening Standard, West Ham striker Michail Antonio remains confused by Gareth Southgate’s exclusion of James Ward Prowse from the England squad. Antonio said:
“I’m angry with Southgate. The stats show that Ward-Prowse is doing everything, week in, week out to play for England, so it’s crazy that he wasn’t selected. I think when you playing at your best, you should be rewarded.” and for me that is England. He’s amazing. I understand that coaches like to pick players they trust, but he had players who weren’t even playing. I do not like it.”
West Ham – Guilherme Arana transfer update
According to West Ham’s transfer update from Spain, Atletico Mineiro left-back Guilherme Arana is someone the Hammers were determined to make publicly interested in in January after initial reports of a scouting trip in this weekend of Irons leaders. They must have liked what they saw because they are now said to be ready to make a bid to sign the Brazil international, who will be allowed to leave his current employers if they receive a suitable offer for his move. his service.
During 2023, Arana made 20 appearances in all competitions for Atletico Mineiro, recording 1 assist (Arana statistics – Transfermarkt).
Described by former Brazil Under-23s coach Andre Jardine as “spectacular”, Arana could help ease the workload on Emerson Palmieri and Aaron Cresswell on the left side of defense if the Hammers can reach a deal to sign them. This fullback.
