West Ham United‘s transfer window has taken a turn for the exciting under new boss Julen Lopetegui. The Spaniard is actively shaping his squad, with several targets in sight.
West Ham’s initial bid for Atletico Madrid’s young striker Samu Omorodion has been rejected. The 20-year-old impressed on loan at Deportivo Alaves last season, scoring eight goals. Despite never playing competitively for Atletico, Lopetegui is a big fan of the towering forward. While Atletico is open to selling Omorodion, valued around €30 million, the Hammers will need to up their offer to secure his services.
Following earlier reports, West Ham have confirmed contact with representatives of Crystal Palace and Manchester United winger Wilfried Zaha. The experienced attacker is reportedly keen on a return to the Premier League after a one-year stint in Turkey. Zaha’s experience and attacking prowess could be a valuable addition to Lopetegui’s squad.
West Ham have thrown a curveball into the transfer plans of Bayer Leverkusen. The Hammers have expressed interest in €20 million-rated defensive midfielder Aleix Garcia of Girona. Garcia was expected to complete a move to the Bundesliga champions, but West Ham’s intervention could see them hijack the deal.
With the Premier League season kicking off in mid-August, Lopetegui is on a mission to bolster his squad. The new manager is looking to bring in around five or six players before the transfer window closes. This flurry of activity suggests a significant squad overhaul under Lopetegui’s leadership.
