Sport nationWest Ham Could Exploit Financial Crisis by Signing World-Class ‘New Hazard’ for Just £12.4m
West Ham United need to make some big transfer moves in the January transfer window. Julen Lopetegui has made an inauspicious start to life in charge of West Ham, and it’s still uncertain as to whether he will be in charge at the London Stadium by the time that January rolls around.
The Spaniard is under real pressure right now, after the mauling from Arsenal on Saturday. Worryingly, he suggested that we were unlucky to lose so heavily in that game – I’m hoping he wasn’t saying the same thing to the players in the dressing room.
Performances obviously must improve, but the squad needs to be strengthened as well. Julen Lopetegui, Manager of West Ham United speaks in a press conference after the Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Arsenal FC at London Stadium on November 25, 2024… Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
I would like to see the average age of the group brought down significantly this winter. And it seems like that’s exactly what Lopetegui wants to do as well.
The January transfer window is fast approaching, and Lopetegui needs to make some moves. And one unbelievably talented player is said to be on the Spaniard’s radar this winter.
According to a report from The Athletic, West Ham could make a move to sign Rayan Cherki from Lyon. We were actually linked with a move to sign him back in the summer.
The Hammers are set to take advantage of the Ligue 1 outfit’s financial crisis by lodging a bid for the attacker. Lyon apparently could sell the 21-year-old for just £12.4 million, and the France under-21 international would be the perfect replacement for Lucas Paqueta, if we do indeed sell the Brazilian.
A report has claimed the Hammers are open to moving the 27-year-old on for around £25 million.
Rayan Cherki would be a Stunning Signing for West Ham
The Lyon star possesses sensational technical ability. He is a mercurial play-maker who is capable of making things happen out of nothing. Cherki is at his best when operating in the number 10 position, but he can play out on both wings as well if need be.
That kind of versatility makes the £12.4 million fee required to sign him even more of a bargain. Football Talent Scout have described the Frenchman as a ‘world-class’ player. Meanwhile, he has been compared to Eden Hazard by French football expert Jonathan Johnson.
If West Ham manage to sign Rayan Cherki, I think it will be a big statement move. The 21-year-old is an incredibly talented player, and he would be a great addition to our squad.
The Implications for West Ham
The implications for West Ham are clear. The team needs to make some big transfer moves in the January transfer window, and signing Rayan Cherki would be a great start.
The team’s performance against Arsenal was disappointing, and the squad needs to be strengthened if we are to improve our results. Julen Lopetegui needs to make some moves in the transfer market, and signing Cherki would be a great statement of intent.
The Implications for Julen Lopetegui
The implications for Julen Lopetegui are clear. The manager needs to make some big transfer moves in the January transfer window if he is to turn our season around.
Lopetegui has made an inauspicious start to life in charge of West Ham, and he needs to make some moves in the transfer market to strengthen the squad. Signing Rayan Cherki would be a great start, and it would show that the manager is committed to improving the team.
Conclusion
In conclusion, West Ham could exploit Lyon’s financial crisis by signing world-class ‘new Hazard’ Rayan Cherki for just £12.4m. The 21-year-old is an incredibly talented player, and he would be a great addition to our squad.
The implications for West Ham are clear. The team needs to make some big transfer moves in the January transfer window, and signing Cherki would be a great start.
The implications for Julen Lopetegui are clear. The manager needs to make some big transfer moves in the January transfer window if he is to turn our season around. Signing Rayan Cherki would be a great start, and it would show that the manager is committed to improving the team.
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