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Return attention to potential arrivals after formal appointment Graham Potter As a manager, west ham united An attempt is being made to hijack Napoli’s move to sign a tall midfielder this month, according to reports.
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With Potter joining, one of the many questions remaining is who will be the first to arrive in a new era at the London Stadium. Even names like Marcus Rashford It’s been mentioned, but it remains to be seen whether the Hammers can convince the Manchester United outcast to move to the likes of Milan in January.
The new manager will be keen to get off to a strong start on and off the pitch and begin to restore his reputation after Chelsea’s defeat. Porter Addressing West Ham fans for the first time since putting pen to paper, he told the club’s official website: “West Ham United is a huge club, based in the heart of London, with a huge fan base and great support around the world.
“I saw the aftermath of their Europa League triumph in 2023 and it’s clear this is a club with the potential for sustained success both on and off the pitch.
“The club has made great progress in recent years and has secured some very solid foundations. You don’t win European trophies by fluke – a football club has to have a good foundation to build on in order to keep going. “That’s all going to happen, now the challenge It’s about taking that action and developing the next steps to build a team and a club that our fans can be proud of. “
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Meanwhile, the London Stadium men are likely to do the same in the heart of midfield after turning to familiar faces in the technical areas.
According to Danish media Ekstra Bladet, West Ham are now trying to hijack Napoli’s deal to sign Philippe Billing Joining from Bournemouth before the end of the January transfer window, the deal will significantly enhance Potter’s liquidity in the midfield.
That said, the Hammers face a race against time if they want to secure the Dane’s signature, with Napoli reportedly close to agreeing a loan deal and making a purchase available at the end of the season.
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Standing an astonishing 6 feet 6 inches tall, billing Eventually replacing Declan Rice at the heart of West Ham’s midfield alongside Edson Alvarez, this could be a key addition at the start of Porter’s tenure.
At the same time, if there’s any concern that the Dane isn’t as gifted in possession as he is in possession, Andoni Iraola’s previous reviews should alleviate these concerns.
The Bournemouth boss described the midfielder as “valuable” at the end of last season and claimed he scored some “important goals” during a solid campaign for the Cherries.
Now, however, Bournemouth’s defeat could become West Ham’s gain as they look to hijack a move for Napoli and eventually replace Rice in doing so.
