“SHOCKING TRANSFER BOMBSHELL! Declan Rice’s TWIN, a MIDFIELD TITAN, Joins West Ham with Daniel Cummings in JULY 1 MEGA-DEAL!”

West Ham United fans are growing increasingly frustrated over the club’s lack of transfer activity and concerning financial situation.

The club ended the first mini summer transfer window without any player arrivals or departures, citing financial restrictions under the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).

The board has revealed that the club is set to report a loss of over £100 million in its December accounts.

In order to fund any new signings under new manager Graham Potter, West Ham must first sell players.

However, only 75% of any funds raised from player sales will be made available for reinvestment, due to outstanding payments on previous transfers.

This strategy has angered supporters, especially as it follows the club’s £105 million sale of Declan Rice to Arsenal—a deal from which West Ham has yet to adequately reinvest or replace Rice’s qualities on the pitch.

The midfield remains a key concern. Lacking Rice’s dynamism, athleticism, and energy, West Ham’s current midfield options are seen as slow, ageing, and uninspired.

With Lucas Paqueta facing either a ban or transfer, Potter is prioritizing a midfield overhaul and a general squad refresh to reduce the average age and add more pace, power, and creativity. Up front, new strikers are also needed.

Despite the gloomy outlook, there are emerging positives. Two promising young players—Mohamadou Kante and Daniel Cummings—will officially join the Hammers on July 1.

Kante, a powerful, athletic 19-year-old midfielder signed from Paris FC last summer and loaned back to help secure their promotion to Ligue 1, is now set to link up with the West Ham squad.

Though largely forgotten by fans, Kante has been tipped to become one of France’s future midfield stars.

His style—marked by stamina, pace, and ball-carrying ability—aligns perfectly with Potter’s vision for a more dynamic midfield.

Cummings, also 19, arrives from Celtic after scoring 30 goals for their B team last season.

His signing was confirmed by Fabrizio Romano and was pursued despite resistance from Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers, who even handed him a Champions League debut to try to retain him.

If he impresses in pre-season, Cummings is expected to join the first team immediately.

Alongside youth prospects like Ollie Scarles, Lewis Orford, Freddie Potts, and George Earthy, and with the potential growth of Luis Guilherme, West Ham may finally be assembling an exciting new core.

If Potter is able to make three or four strategic sales and reinvest wisely, the club could move beyond its current stagnation and start to build an energetic, youthful team that reconnects with supporters and offers hope for the future.