New Claims About Tim Steidten’s Signings Reveal the Situation at West Ham is Worse Than Expected

Tim Steidten arrived at West Ham with a reputation as a talented football scout, often referred to as the “pearl diver” for his knack for finding hidden gems.

However, his tenure at the London Stadium hasn’t quite matched the hype, and both Steidten and manager Julen Lopetegui are currently under significant scrutiny.

There have been reports that some of Steidten’s signings have caused tension between him and Lopetegui behind the scenes. The squad itself appears unbalanced, with a noticeable lack of power, pace, and athleticism in the midfield.

One of the ongoing issues at West Ham seems to be a lack of coherent transfer strategy, with their approach appearing scattered and inconsistent.

I had hoped this would change during the summer, but it appears I was mistaken.

A recent claim has painted an even worse picture of the situation at West Ham, particularly surrounding Steidten’s influence.

The German scout is currently far from popular in East London, primarily due to his decision to spend over £25 million on injury-prone, aging striker Niclas Fullkrug.

Additionally, Steidten’s failure to address the need for a dynamic box-to-box midfielder has been described as a major oversight.

According to journalist Sean Whetstone, the responsibility for the summer signings at West Ham was shared among several individuals. This revelation seems bizarre.

If the coach, director of football, and the board are all involved in picking players, the result is a disjointed squad.

A much more effective system would involve the coach outlining the style of play and the necessary attributes for each position.

The director of football would then scout for players who fit those criteria, with the final approval from the board, who control the financial aspects.

In no scenario should multiple people be making transfer decisions independently, as this leads to an incoherent squad full of mismatched players.

Based on recent signings, it appears that Steidten was behind bringing in Fullkrug, Luis Guilherme, and Jean-Clair Todibo, while Lopetegui may have been responsible for Max Kilman, Guido Rodriguez, and Carlos Soler.

Meanwhile, West Ham owner David Sullivan, in particular, is likely to have played a role in securing deals for players like Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Crysencio Summerville, and Wes Foderingham.

At this moment, things are not looking good for West Ham. The disorganized approach to transfers is a significant factor in the team’s poor form on the pitch.