Amina UmarWest Ham United Women Miss Out on Top Target Hannah PoulterIn a significant blow to West Ham United Women, the team has lost out on signing England youth international Hannah Poulter to Brighton.
According to the Daily Mail, the Seagulls have secured the talented young goalkeeper on a three-year contract, beating several WSL and Women’s Championship clubs, including West Ham, Tottenham, and Everton, to her signature.
Poulter, who has been playing college football for the University of South Carolina in America, returned to England and put pen to paper on her contract with Brighton before flying out to Lithuania for the U19 European Championships. The 19-year-old goalkeeper has already made a name for herself in the England youth set-up and is considered one of the brightest talents in the country.West Ham United Women had been keen to sign Poulter, but ultimately missed out on securing her signature.
While the team has made some impressive additions this summer, including Polish keeper Kinga Szemik on a three-year contract, they will likely be disappointed to have lost out on Poulter.Szemik, 27, joined the Hammers earlier this summer and is expected to step into the void left by former captain and Australian stopper Mackenzie Arnold, who was released at the end of the season. However, the addition of Poulter would have provided a significant boost to the team’s goalkeeping options and given them a talented young player for years to come.
The loss of Poulter to Brighton is a significant blow to West Ham United Women, who will now need to look elsewhere to strengthen their squad ahead of the new WSL campaign. The team has been active in the transfer market this summer, but missing out on Poulter is a significant setback.West Ham United Women will be hoping to complete more incoming business before preparations for the new season get truly underway. The team has been working hard to build a competitive squad, and the addition of Poulter would have been a significant coup. However, they will now need to look elsewhere to find a talented young goalkeeper to complement their existing squad.
In other West Ham news, the team’s stance on a move for Eddie Nketiah has emerged, with Marseille readying an opening transfer offer. West Ham United Women will be hoping to make some significant additions to their squad in the coming weeks, but missing out on Poulter is a significant blow.
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