Graham Potter surprisingly set to give £28m defender a second chance at West Ham.

Graham Potter faces a significant challenge at West Ham this summer if he hopes to steer the club back into contention for European qualification next season.

Reports suggest that Potter is planning a major squad overhaul during the transfer window.

The current Hammers squad is both ageing and unbalanced, making it essential for the manager to introduce younger, more dynamic players to the London Stadium.

Fortunately, that appears to be exactly what he intends to do.

However, there is one concerning aspect of his plans—he seems willing to give a second chance to a player who has previously been a major weak link in the squad.

Graham Potter to Offer Nayef Aguerd a Lifeline at West Ham

The West Ham boss is reportedly open to reintegrating Nayef Aguerd into the squad following his loan spell at Real Sociedad.

According to Give Me Sport, Potter is considering bringing the 28-year-old defender back and including him in his plans for next season.

Aguerd has excelled during his time in Spain, playing a key role in Real Sociedad’s defensive success.

In fact, no player in La Liga has been involved in more clean sheets this season. His performances have even attracted interest from Manchester United.

Despite his success in Spain, the Premier League is an entirely different challenge.

When West Ham signed Aguerd from Rennes for £28 million nearly three years ago (Daily Mail), it quickly became apparent that he was a poor fit for both the club and English football in general.

A Risky Decision That Could Backfire

If Potter is genuinely considering reintegrating Aguerd, he must not have paid much attention to the defender’s performances in a West Ham shirt.

The Moroccan international struggled immensely in the Premier League, primarily due to his lack of physicality.

Aguerd frequently shied away from challenges, displayed poor positional awareness, and was often caught out by simple long balls over the top.

His weaknesses were consistently exposed, making him a defensive liability.

Bringing him back to West Ham this summer could prove to be a disastrous decision.

If Potter wants to rebuild a stronger squad, he should look elsewhere for defensive reinforcements.