West Ham United signed Evan Ferguson late within the winter switch window. The ahead joined the Hammers on mortgage from Brighton & Hove Albion till the tip of the season as he seems to regain his kind after a barren run of minutes within the first half of 2024/25. If all goes nicely, Graham Potters aspect might even purchase him completely on the finish of the marketing campaign.
If they continue to be unconvinced by Ferguson’s qualities, West Ham will certainly flip to the switch market as soon as extra in the summertime and based on TBR Soccer (h/t 90min), they’re set to rival Chelsea and Manchester United for Crystal Palace ahead Jean-Philippe Mateta, who has earned curiosity from Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest too.
Mateta’s contract at Selhurst Park expires in June 2027 however it isn’t dominated out that the participant seems to depart East London this summer time after spending 5 years with the Eagles. After already scoring 13 objectives this season and offering two assists this season, there’ll certainly be an excellent quantity of demand for his companies and West Ham shall be amongst these retaining shut tabs on his future.
Mateta can be an excellent addition for West Ham
West Ham gambled on Niclas Fullkrug’s signing from Borussia Dortmund final 12 months and that transfer has removed from labored out for them. Michail Antonio’s harm brought on by a automobile accident compounded their troubles within the closing third, so it’s important that their subsequent funding in a striker is on a confirmed choice and with the subsequent few years in thoughts.
Jean-Philippe Mateta has confirmed himself within the Premier League for the final a number of years. Whereas Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest are all within the Frenchman, it stays to be seen if they’ll assure him common minutes over Ollie Watkins, Alexander Isak and Chris Wooden, respectively, whereas Chelsea and United could search for gamers a notch increased.
West Ham’s push for a European spot subsequent season shall be considerably bolstered by Mateta, who will be part of them within the prime years of his profession. It will likely be attention-grabbing to see what Crystal Palace’s asking worth can be for his or her striker, particularly if his want have been to hitch one other English membership, and the Eagles’ monetary calls for could make or break the Hammers’ hopes of touchdown him.
