After London rivals Crystal Palace were brought down to earth and inflicted the new coach’s second defeat in three games Graham Potter, West Ham United they have reportedly turned their attention to his first signing.
West Ham transfer news
On paper, West Ham looked like a side ready to step forward into a new era this summer. They have enjoyed a fairly successful transfer window, welcoming impressive signings such as Jean-Clair Todibo and Niclas Fullkrug while appointing Julen Lopetegui as David Moyes’ replacement. But that’s where things went wrong.
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The Spaniard never seemed like the right appointment at first, and as the disappointing results began to pour in, it began to look like an unambitious move from those at the London Stadium. So actually his dismissal always seemed inevitable, with the onus now being sent Potter’s way to turn things around.
Doing so is easier said than done, and there is no doubt that the Hammers should once again return to the transfer market and give their new manager some reinforcements of their own, which could include the England international.
According to TalkSport, West Ham are now preparing to sign Angel Gomes in what could quickly be among the bargains of the summer if the Hammers pounce to secure his signature as a free agent at the end of the season ahead of number of interested parties in England.
The Lille star still has unfinished business Premier League after leaving Manchester United and discovering his best form in France. Now he could get the chance to come back and haunt his former club.
“Impressive” Gomes deserved a return to the Premier League
Having returned to the radar of many English clubs thanks to a shock call-up to the England squad last year, Gomes has now done more than enough to merit a shot at redemption in the Premier League – and West Ham could be the ideal destination. With the more physical Tomas Soucek, Gomes’ technical prowess could thrive at the London Stadium.
Analysts called it “impressive”. Ben Mattinsonthe midfielder is still only 24 and on the cusp of his prime, making this summer’s bargain one that West Ham simply cannot pass up.
When the summer comes and Potter does get the chance to put his own stamp on the current West Ham squad, he should turn to the former Manchester United man as one of his first signings.
