Graham Potter looks set to replace Julen Lopetegui west ham united Plans are now reportedly underway to sign a young striker worth £40m who could do the same to Niklas Forkrug.

West Ham United transfer news

Just when it seems like Julen Lopetegui After turning around the situation at the London Stadium and going unbeaten in four consecutive games, Liverpool and Manchester City defeated the Hammers with a total score of 9-1. This was the last straw for the Spaniard. Graham Potter looks increasingly likely to take his place, with him returning to management for the first time since being sacked by Chelsea in 2023.

The Hammers could turn to Chelsea after Potter’s failure at Chelsea and long wait to return to technical areas transfer market and immediately supported their new manager. According to Graeme Bailey of The Boot Room, West Ham United now planning to sign Konrad Harder Sporting CP acquired him this month in a deal worth €50m (£42m).

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With Chelsea and Arsenal also interested in the 19-year-old, West Ham will undoubtedly have to put in a convincing performance to win the competition and secure Harder’s signature for years to come. This is where the arrival of Potter, and the Hammers’ expected rise as a result, could pay dividends.

Sporting Lisbon are reportedly demanding £40m instead of Harder’s €80m (£67m) release clause, which should also give those at the London Stadium a much-needed boost in their pursuit of the striker.

‘Amazing’ Harder to solve West Ham’s forward problem

With Michail Antonio and Jarrod Bowen currently sidelined, West Ham will be forced to turn to summer signing Forkruger to step up once and for all after a slow start to the Premier League. Sadly, the 31-year-old former Borussia Dortmund striker is far from a long-term option given Bowen’s current form, and may even be a short-term replacement for Bowen. Instead, this is where Hader can make an immediate impact.

The 19-year-old has burst into stardom at Sporting Lisbon this season, scoring nine goals and assisting six in 29 games in all competitions. Harder’s life in Portugal has resulted in impressive acclaim, being called “amazing” Football talent scout Jacek Kulig Come back in November.

For just £40m, West Ham can sign Harder this month, securing a transfer bargain and a player with more to come.