West Ham are tracking Sunderland Midfielder Dan Neill however faces the challenge of sealing a deal this month. Sunderland are pushing for automatic promotion from the Championship and do not want to lose their captain, who also has interest from Everton. The 23-year-old is worth around £15million. Sunderland are fourth, four points behind second-placed Sheffield United.
West Ham do not have extensive funds, with meeting the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules a factor in recruitment decisions, but have shown a willingness to invest in talent for the future.
A deal is close for 19-year-old OH Leuven midfielder Ezechiel Banjuzi and Graham Potter is keen to strengthen his squad. West Ham’s new manager wants a centre-back, midfielder and striker.
West Ham are a possible destination for Ivan Ferguson if Brighton allow the striker to leave on loan. Their strongest competition for him comes from Bournemouth but there is also interest from Fulham, Everton and Tottenham. Alternative targets for West Ham include Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz, RB Leipzig’s Andre Silva and Strasbourg’s Emmanuel Emegha. Potter has reportedly turned down the chance to sign Chelsea defender Axel Desassi on loan.
Ipswich Signed Julio Ncio on loan from Brighton until the end of the season. The 21-year-old Paraguay international, an attacking midfielder, has made 12 Premier League appearances this season.
D Aston Villa Defender Diego Carlos joined Fenerbahçe In a reported £8.45m deal. The 31-year-old made 58 appearances after joining from Sevilla in 2022 but has not featured in their past five match-day squads as plans for a move began. Fenerbahce have allowed Brazilian playmaker Lincoln to join Hull Loan until the end of the season.
