West Ham bosses are already trying to save Nuno Espirito Santo in time for the beginning of play in January, with Brazil defender Alexandro a key goal this winter.
Latest studies recommend that David Sullivan, Karen Brady and the board are prepared to present Nuno their full help with the addition of recent gamers mid-season, regardless of the Hammers’ disastrous begin to 2025/2026.
Sky Sports activities reported final week that Nuno has confirmed funds to spend in January and that West Ham are actively concentrating on new defenders, midfielders and forwards.
A lot has been mentioned in regards to the clear want for a brand new striker, with Actual Madrid sensation Endrik rumored to be on West Ham’s January shortlist because the East Londoner considers a mortgage deal.
Nevertheless, with long-term accidents to Konstantinos Mavropanos and Olly Scarles, West Ham are additionally desperately missing in energy on the again.
West Ham’s Premier League outcomes thus far |
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Sunderland 3-0 West Ham |
West Ham 1-5 Chelsea |
Nottingham Forest 0-3 West Ham |
West Ham 0-3 Tottenham |
West Ham 1-2 Crystal Palace |
Everton 1-1 West Ham |
Arsenal 2-0 West Ham |
West Ham 0-2 Brentford |
Leeds 2-1 West Ham |
Mavropanos sustained a hamstring damage towards Brentford and is predicted to be out for as much as six weeks, whereas Skales should endure collarbone surgical procedure and might be lacking till 2026 (former WHU worker).
If West Ham’s need for a brand new star defender to strengthen their leaky backline wasn’t already there, it definitely is now.
West Ham have conceded extra targets than some other workforce within the Premier League thus far and it’s clear that Nuno must resolve this difficulty as quickly as potential.
With this in thoughts, Nuno is now turning his consideration to Alexandro.
The 26-year-old is a mainstay at Lille and his spectacular performances in France additionally attracted the eye of Premier League favorites Arsenal in the summertime.
Earlier than Mikel Arteta’s aspect ended up signing Pierro Hincapie and Cristian Mosquera as central defenders, dependable South American information outlet UOL reported that Arsenal had held preliminary talks to signal Alexandro, however nothing was finally finalized.
That is excellent news for West Ham as Nuno is regarded as very eager.
Alexandro makes essential calls for to hitch West Ham in January
In keeping with Hammers Information, the Irons supervisor is hoping to signal Alexandro within the first week of January after naming him because the membership’s most well-liked defender signing this winter.
A supply near the switch mentioned there was a “good probability” {that a} deal might be struck, with preliminary talks already underway over the potential signing of the centre-back.
Nevertheless, Alexandro seems to have supplied essential circumstances to hitch West Ham.
The Ligue 1 star is believed to need “ensures” that he could have a route out of the London Stadium if West Ham discover themselves within the hopeless state of affairs of relegation, and is due to this fact regarded as searching for a security internet earlier than making a choice.
“The workforce has to cease conceding targets like they’ve been and there appears to be just one method to repair that for the time being,” a switch supply instructed Hammers Information.
“The Lille participant (Alexandro) was on Nuno’s checklist when he arrived and he’s the highest goal.
“Early negotiations have taken place on worth and whether or not a deal may be reached and the indicators are good. Ideally Nuno wish to have him within the constructing within the first week of January as a result of each recreation shall be essential.”
“However the participant needs to go to the World Cup with Brazil, so he’ll want ensures that he shall be allowed to depart if the worst occurs.”
Alexandro has been in wonderful type throughout Lille, as evidenced by his reported curiosity from the Gunners earlier this 12 months, however he has main disciplinary points.
Final season, he obtained 13 warnings in all competitions and was suspended for 3 yellow playing cards within the French prime flight alone.
Nuno should work to iron this out in Alexandro’s recreation if he strikes to Rush Inexperienced early subsequent 12 months, however in keeping with ESPN he might be obtainable for as little as £26m.
West Ham are additionally in talks to signal two extra gamers from the identical membership.
