West Ham supporters hoping for significant transfer moves may need to brace for underwhelming news, suggests C&H’s Sean Whetstone. Sean’s analysis of West Ham’s financial landscape reveals a modest £60 million budget for this summer’s transfer activities.
Recent player sales, such as Kehrer to Monaco for £9.3 million and Trott to Copenhagen for £1.7 million, have added £11 million to the transfer kitty. Combined with the existing budget, which stands at £60 million, this leaves approximately £51.5 million available after accounting for the £19.5 million earmarked for Luis Guilherme’s acquisition.
These figures underscore why the club has been hesitant to meet the £45 million valuation for Max Kilman, a favorite of Julen Lopetegui. It raises questions about how West Ham will manage to fund transfers for two central defenders and a striker with what seems like limited resources.
Hopefully, there’s room for optimism that Sean’s calculations may not fully capture the potential maneuverings, but if not, Sporting Director Tim Steidten will have his work cut out for him in negotiating deals.
