West Ham make raid on Chelsea to bring in Graham Potter’s trusted transfer guru

West Ham are set to complete the signing of Kyle Macauley from Chelsea, talkSPORT understands.

Macaulay’s long-term colleague Graham Potterwith whom he first worked as chief analyst at Swedish team Ostersunds FK.

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He followed Potter to Swansea City, Brighton and beyond Chelsea as head of scouting before becoming chief analyst again in 2022.

West Ham The new head coach, who replaces Julen Lopetegui, already has the faithful Bruno and Billy Reid on his staff.

Macaulay’s pending arrival at the London Stadium has raised doubts over the club’s sporting director Tim Stidten’s long-term future.

It comes after West Ham spent around £122million on signings in the summer only for them to currently sit 14th in the Premier League.

With the January transfer window still open, the Hammers have the opportunity to strengthen their squad again for the rest of the season.

TalkSport understands the east London side are interested in a move Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz.

They have too Aston Villa have rejected two separate bids for forward John Duran By Aston Villa.

Evan Ferguson is Potter’s first-choice option to lead the attack, with the pair previously working together at Brighton.

Additionally, West Ham are interested Signing Angel Gomes from Lille by the time his contract expires in the summer.

Gomes’ team-mate Jonathan David is another striker target along with Marseille’s Elie Wahi and Nottingham Forest’s Tai’o Aouni. Also the eyes.

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West Ham are 14th in the Premier League, level on points with Manchester United, but behind them on goal difference.

Potter, who returns to management after 21 months, has faced a difficult start to life at the club.

His touchline debut for the Hammers came in their controversial FA Cup third round defeat to Aston Villa 2–1.

West Ham scored the opening goal of the night but Villa equalized from a corner which, according to replays, should not have been awarded.

Potter’s first home outing saw them beat Fulham 3-2 but Crystal Palace won 2-0 on Saturday to make it two defeats from three.