“West Ham’s DESPERATE Last-Minute Swoop for BLAZING-HOT European Striker Will Leave You SPEECHLESS!”

If West Ham fail to make meaningful additions before the transfer window closes, Graham Potter may soon find himself under serious pressure, with his short reign in East London already heading in the wrong direction.

Tuesday night’s defeat only deepened concerns, as the Hammers suffered their third consecutive loss of the campaign.

A 3-2 Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Wolves not only left supporters frustrated but also sparked heated exchanges between Jarrod Bowen and sections of the travelling fanbase.

In response to the poor start, club chairman David Sullivan and the West Ham board appear ready to act.

Their latest move is an attempt to bring Franculino, FC Midtjylland’s highly rated striker, to the London Stadium as Potter’s new focal point in attack.

So far this summer, West Ham have only spent around £36 million, a modest outlay given the scale of their squad’s needs.

However, with deadline day quickly approaching, that figure could rise significantly. According to Bold on August 27, both West Ham and Como have submitted bids for Franculino.

The Hammers reportedly tabled an offer worth around £13 million, which Midtjylland swiftly rejected, with the Danish club demanding a much higher fee.

Their stance is unsurprising given the striker’s blistering form at the start of this season.

The 21-year-old has already scored eight goals and provided two assists in just five league matches, underlining why he is one of Europe’s most in-demand young forwards.

His record last season was equally impressive, with 11 league goals across 28 appearances.

Considering he averaged just 61 minutes per outing, his strike rate worked out at a goal every 154 minutes—a level of efficiency that has drawn attention from clubs across the continent.

Should West Ham succeed in landing Franculino, it could have significant implications for Bowen.

The England international, traditionally deployed on the right wing, has been asked by Potter to lead the line in a two-striker system during all three games so far this campaign.

While Bowen has shown he can adapt, his creativity is often muted when restricted to a central role.

A switch in formation might follow Franculino’s arrival, with Potter likely to abandon the five-at-the-back setup that has struggled to deliver results.

Bowen could then return to his natural wide position, where his crossing and link-up play—evident in his assist for Lucas Paquetá against Wolves—can be fully utilised.

Meanwhile, Franculino would take on the responsibility of spearheading the attack, potentially giving West Ham the clinical edge they desperately need to turn their season around.