Spurs Save West Ham from Another Transfer Misfire
No Boardroom Love Lost, But Levy Might Just Bail Out Sullivan
The popularity contest between West Ham’s David Sullivan and Tottenham’s Daniel Levy would make for intriguing reading.
While Sullivan has overseen West Ham’s recent European trophy success, Levy has delivered Spurs one of the world’s most iconic stadiums.
Yet both chairmen are under mounting pressure following disappointing Premier League campaigns, with West Ham and Spurs languishing in 16th and 14th respectively—far from their expected European ambitions.
Both clubs are preparing for significant summer rebuilds. West Ham, having parted ways with manager Julen Lopetegui and technical director Tim Steidten, have reinstated Sullivan as the de facto director of football.
This move has sparked concern among fans, especially considering the club’s dire need to get their recruitment right.
Sullivan’s 15-year record includes signing 54 strikers, with limited success.
A fresh worry emerged when reports revealed West Ham’s interest in signing Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer.
The striker, once a rising star, has struggled with injuries—managing over 22 league appearances just once in four seasons and scoring only 18 goals in that period.
Despite his sporadic talent, fans fear Calvert-Lewin’s unreliability would be another costly misstep, particularly with West Ham facing tight financial constraints under the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
Fortunately for the Hammers, Tottenham may have spared them from another transfer gamble.
Spurs have reportedly stepped in and are now leading the race to sign Calvert-Lewin.
With Ange Postecoglou’s position under threat, Levy is said to be orchestrating the deal himself, pitching the striker a key role in a new project at the club.
Everton have seemingly accepted the 28-year-old’s departure as inevitable, and Tottenham are now frontrunners for his signature.
While Levy’s decisions are frequently criticised by Spurs supporters, this intervention might earn him unexpected praise from West Ham fans, who see Tottenham’s interest as a lucky escape from another injury-prone signing.
In summary, both Sullivan and Levy are navigating turbulent times, but Levy’s move for Calvert-Lewin could inadvertently benefit West Ham by saving them from what many see as a potential transfer blunder.
