Arsenal might ignite the summer transfer window with a sensational move, much to the displeasure of West Ham fans.
Both West Ham and Arsenal are poised for a busy summer transfer window, as they both urgently need several new players.
West Ham’s new manager, Julen Lopetegui, is aiming to secure at least six new signings, with a proven centre-forward being his top priority.
However, the Spaniard needs to strengthen all over the park. Central midfield is still an area where the 57-year-old West Ham boss will want to improve.
In my opinion, West Ham are not as strong in the engine room as some people think they are.
West Ham lost their best midfielder to Arsenal in the summer of 2023 when Declan Rice left the London Stadium to move to the Emirates in a £105 million deal, and he has been a huge hit for Mikel Arteta’s side.
Despite the fact that West Ham received a huge fee for Dec, losing him obviously weakened West Ham massively.
Edson Alvarez and James Ward-Prowse arrived at the London Stadium, but West Ham struggles throughout the campaign highlighted just how much it missed Rice, especially defensively.
West Ham definitely lost a certain amount of dynamism, energy and athleticism when the midfielder swapped the London Stadium for the Emirates.
74 Premier League goals conceded last season highlights just how much West Ham used to rely on the 25-year-old’s ability to shield the back-line.
And now the Gunners could be set to cause the Hammers even more pain in the transfer market…
Arsenal agree summer transfer window deal much to West Ham’s dismay
West Ham have so much work to do in the transfer market this summer, but could be dealt a big blow by Arsenal before the majority of Lopetegui’s work has even started.
The Gunners may be about to highlight a truly monumental mistake from the Hammers.
That’s because Portuguese media outlet Leonino are claiming that Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting for £101.4 million, including add-ons.
Wow. The fact that he was there on a plate for West Ham to sign last year, but completely ignored him is incredibly frustrating now.
David Moyes had the chance to bring the 26-year-old hitman to the London Stadium from Coventry City 12 months ago for jsut £18 million.
Gyokeres joined Sporting CP in the end, and went on to rack up a remarkable 43 goals and 15 assists in 50 games in all competitions for the Portuguese side.
The Swede is a willing runner, and is superb at stretching the opposition’s backline by making tireless runs into the channels. He is equally as strong with both feet and is very good at playing with his back to goal, holding up the ball and turning defenders.
He’s a lethal finisher and is perfectly built for the Premier League. What a disappointment to the fans that West Ham didn’t sign him last year, with Arsenal apparently now on the verge of bringing him to England in the summer transfer window.
