“West Ham in DESPERATE £26M Bid to Snag Star Defender as Team’s DISASTER Season Spirals Out of Control!”
Nuno Espírito Santo eager for West Ham United to strengthen their squad in the January transfer window.
Leeds United claimed a 2-1 victory over West Ham United at Elland Road in their latest Premier League outing.
The defeat extended Nuno Espírito Santo’s winless run since taking over from Graham Potter, leaving West Ham languishing in 19th place.
With pressure mounting on the Portuguese coach, the Hammers may need a shift in both personnel and approach to revive their faltering season.
West Ham target Alexsandro Victor de Souza Ribeiro
According to ESPN Brazil (23 October), West Ham have identified Alexsandro Victor de Souza Ribeiro—better known as Alexsandro—as a prime target for the upcoming winter transfer window.
The Lille centre-back, under contract until 2026, is reportedly valued at around £26 million.
Although the Brazilian is eager to take the next step in his career, he is said to be cautious about the timing of a move to the Premier League.
Having recently made his debut for Brazil, Alexsandro reportedly fears that a challenging adjustment period in England could jeopardize his place in the national team.
Still, the 24-year-old’s talent and potential make him an enticing prospect, and West Ham view the £26 million valuation as a reasonable price for a player of his calibre.
Alongside Alexsandro, the club have also been linked with Brentford striker Ivan Toney, as Nuno’s January plans begin to take shape.
How Alexsandro could improve West Ham
Alexsandro epitomises the modern defender—calm and composed on the ball, aggressive in challenges, and physically dominant.
His style suits the demands of the Premier League, where strength and resilience are vital.
Statistically, the Brazilian has impressed in Ligue 1, averaging 2.0 interceptions and 1.5 tackles per game, with no recorded errors leading to goals.
He has also completed 100 per cent of his dribbles and won 69 per cent of his duels, according to Sofascore.
Although currently sidelined with a dead leg since late September, Alexsandro’s defensive awareness, technical quality, and ball-playing skills could significantly bolster West Ham’s fragile backline.
Given the team’s ongoing struggles with defending set pieces and long balls, it is unsurprising that Nuno is prioritising reinforcements at the heart of defence.
