West Ham manager Slaven Bilic is pressured to secure new signings following Diafra Sakho’s departure to West Bromwich Albion and Aaron Cresswell’s knee injury, which will sideline him for four months.
Jonathan Calleri’s Loan Deal Nears Completion
Jonathan Calleri is on the verge of joining West Ham on a season-long loan from Uruguayan side Deportivo Maldonado. The 22-year-old forward, who spent last season on loan at Sao Paulo, is expected to arrive at the Olympic Stadium in the coming days. Although the deal does not include an option for a permanent transfer, but the former Boca Juniors forward could be a valuable addition to the squad. He will also represent Argentina at the upcoming Olympics in Rio.
Andre Ayew’s Transfer Imminent
The Hammers are close to finalizing the transfer of Swansea City’s Andre Ayew after submitting a £20 million bid. Bilic plans to use £16 million from Sakho’s transfer to secure Ayew, who scored 12 goals in the Premier League last season. However, Swansea is reluctant to let Ayew go until they find a replacement, with Fernando Llorente emerging as their top target.
Bilic will use £16 million from Sakho’s move to bring the exciting forward who scored 12 goals in the Premier League last season. However, Swansea is not willing to let him go until finding a replacement first, and Fernando Llorente has emerged as their top target.
Davide Santon Set for Medical
West Ham had bids of £3 million and £4 million rejected by Norwich City for Swedish left-back Martin Olsson. Consequently, Bilic has shifted his focus to a loan deal for Davide Santon.
The Italian will be in London for a medical today, and the former Newcastle United player should sign a season-long loan deal for a fee of £460,000, including the permanent move option for £5 million at the end of the season.
The left-back is a priority for Slaven Bilic as he is currently without an available player who can fill the spot. Sam Byram did it against Domzale in the Europa League qualification match, but the Croatian tactician wasn’t satisfied with what he saw.
Santon didn’t have the best of times at Newcastle earlier in his career but wanted to come back to England, and West Ham is likely his next destination.