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West Ham Reportedly Nearing Deal for Club Brugge Midfielder Raphael Onyedika
Following the agreement to sign Daniel Cummings from Celtic, West Ham are now closing in on their second signing of the summer transfer window.
The club is moving quickly to strengthen the squad after a disappointing 2024/25 Premier League campaign that left fans frustrated and management eager for change.
According to Weekend Sports journalist Sebastien Vidal, West Ham have agreed personal terms with Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika.
The club has reportedly beaten AC Milan to the 23-year-old’s signature, giving them a much-needed boost in the early stages of the window.
Negotiations with Club Brugge are ongoing, with a transfer fee of around £20 million expected. Talks are said to be advanced, and optimism is growing that a deal will be finalized soon.
Vidal wrote on X: “West Ham has reached an agreement on personal terms with a second major signing after Daniel Cummings, this time beating out AC Milan! Talks are ongoing with Club Brugge for a transfer estimated at £20M for Raphael Onyedika, who is excited about the idea of joining the Premier League.”
Speed will be essential for West Ham throughout this transfer window.
Without European football in the 2025/26 season, their pull in the market is weaker compared to clubs competing in the Champions League or Europa League.
Top players are often drawn to those platforms, and West Ham must be proactive to avoid missing out on key targets.
Delays could lead to losing players to better-financed clubs or those offering European football.
Manager Graham Potter will also need time to integrate new additions into his high-pressing system, making early signings even more critical for pre-season preparations.
Last summer’s transfer activity was costly but largely ineffective under Tim Steidten’s leadership.
With Steidten no longer at the club, there’s hope that this summer’s strategy—guided by Potter—will be more cohesive and fruitful.
Potter has shown he can deliver success when supported properly, and fans will be eager to see the board provide him with the tools he needs to guide the club back to the top half of the Premier League table.
