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The Hammers are pushing to plug defensive gaps before the window shuts—and they’ve got eyes on north and west London.
Double Loan Moves on the Cards
West Ham have approached both Tottenham and Chelsea over loan deals for goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky and centre-back Axel Disasi, respectively. This comes after sending Igor Julio back to Brighton, freeing up two domestic loan slots.
With the backline stretched and the clock ticking, the Hammers are moving quickly to strengthen their options—especially with Premier League survival on the line.
Traoré Arrival Imminent, Ward-Prowse Exit in Motion
On the attacking front, Fulham winger Adama Traoré is expected to join West Ham today after completing his medical. Meanwhile, midfielder James Ward-Prowse is on the verge of a loan move to Burnley after talks between the two clubs were reignited.
Spurs Eye Replacement, Wolves in the Middle
Tottenham’s willingness to loan out Kinsky may depend on their pursuit of Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. But that path is getting messy, with Nottingham Forest now chasing Wolves’ other keeper, Jose Sa—muddying the waters further.
Villa Busy: Abraham Signs, Luiz Set to Follow
Aston Villa have sealed an £18.25m return for Tammy Abraham from Besiktas, tying the striker down to a four-and-a-half-year contract. Next up: Douglas Luiz. The midfielder is expected to cut short his loan at Nottingham Forest and return to Villa Park as cover for the injured Youri Tielemans.
Wolves Want Gomes, Bournemouth Land Brazilian Talent
Wolves are targeting Marseille’s England international Angel Gomes on a loan deal, while also eyeing Auxerre striker Lassine Sinayoko. Over on the south coast, Bournemouth have completed a big-money move for Vasco da Gama winger Rayan. The 19-year-old has signed a five-and-a-half-year deal, with a staggering £86.8m release clause written in.
Lower-League Deals Taking Shape
- Ipswich Town: Inquired about Leeds striker Joel Piroe—no dice for now—but have secured Sunderland’s Dan Neil on loan.
- Hull City: Keen to land Liverpool youngster Lewis Koumas and closing in on United’s Toby Collyer.
- Brighton: Fending off Forest’s interest in Lewis Dunk while joining Palace and Wolfsburg in the chase for Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell.
- Burnley: Right-back Oliver Sonne is Prague-bound on loan, with medicals scheduled.
- Birmingham: Sealed a £7m deal for winger Carlos Vicente from Alaves.
- Wrexham: Veteran defender Conor Coady is in talks to join Charlton on loan.
- Leicester City: Working on a sale for Boubakary Soumare to Qatar’s Al-Duhail SC.
- Sheffield United: Loaning Ryan One to Lincoln City.
- Coventry: Snapped up Jahnoah Markelo from Zurich.
- Club Brugge: Tracking 18-year-old Reading left-back Andre Garcia.
With the transfer window winding down, clubs across the board are scrambling to tweak their squads. For West Ham fans, all eyes are now on whether these latest moves can solidify a shaky backline—and keep the season from unraveling.
