Hammers Hokey Pokey - South American Transfer Edition

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Two in, three out! It’s all in & out for the Hammers at the moment during this January window in what has been one of the most active January’s in a very long time.

The Hammers have so far seen Taty and Pablo introduced to West Ham, but out the door have gone Guilherme, Guido Rodriguez, and soon-to-be Lucas Paqueta. Guido has officially left the Hammers after joining Valencia for an ‘undisclosed fee’, which is under £500,000, and it was completed in this sense rather than terminating his contract, as it benefited both sides.

Paco Jemez - Hammers’ Newest Nutter

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Paco Jemez - An individual who spent his entire career in Spain, yet always seemed destined to join the East London side, given his character.

A perfect fit for West Ham at the moment, given his tactical style but he also embodies what fans admire to have. Against Sunderland, it was noticed that as per, across the goals, Jemez would celebrate like normal, yet towards the end of the game, specifically where Nuno was going to substitute on Max Kilman, he began raging towards the head coach about his decision and believed that there was no need to substitute on a defender.

Irons Hold Their Own - West Ham 3-1 Sunderland

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Nuno’s side certainly don’t like making it easy for themselves, a dominant first half performance and the best one Hammers have seen in a while, Nuno’s side were nothing short of excellent, hard to pick out a negative!

Nuno’s attacking play since QPR has improved dramatically. We’ve gone all guns blazing, in which Taty and Pablo have added a significant amount of energy to this side, the Hammers have gone from having three shots per game to getting three goals, a significant improvement.

West Ham vs Sunderland Line-ups:

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West Ham: Areola, Scarles, Todibo, Mavropanos, Wan-Bissaka, Fernandes, Soucek, Bowen (C), Taty, Summerville, Pablo
Subs: Hermansen, Ward-Prowse, Kilman, Diouf, Kante, Wilson, Magassa, Potts, Walker-Peters

Sunderland: Roefs, Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Reinaldo, Hume (C), Sadiki, Le Fee, Mundle, Mayenda, Brobbey
Subs: Paterson, O’Nien, Geertruida, Cirkin, Rigg, Diarra, Adingra, Isidor, Talbi

The Torrid Truth Of Hammers’ January Spending

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It was anticipated by most that the Hammers would need a hefty window given the league position and the state of the club come the opening of January, in which, with the swift introductions of both Taty and Pablo, most believed we were in for a good window.

However, as time passes, it’s all become a farce seeing as now the Hammers can’t afford to spend anymore without any sales, which is odd considering on paper it seems that the board is prepared to sell a ‘key asset’ in order to facilitate rather than out of pocket funds.

Army of Age - Hammers Head For Leaders

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An eye for age? The Hammers certainly like the concept of signing a cheaper central defender this summer, and as time has passed, it has become blatantly obvious what the Hammers plan is for the remainder of the transfer window.

In search of a central defender to reinforce the backline, the Hammers have officially shortlisted Axel Disasi, Fabian Schar, Tyrone Mings and Victor Lindelof.

Sullivan’s South American Expedition

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Stooges out? No! Sullivan has decided to get involved in the mix himself, and who could expect a Sully special throughout a transfer window?

The Hammers are set to sign Venezuelan winger Kieber Lamadrid, who’s a 22-year-old who recently achieved a call-up to the national team, however, it feels that perhaps diving into his previous stats isn’t exactly purposeful, given the true reason we’re set to sign the youngster.

“In Their Own Backyard” - Hammers Edge Victory Through Wilson’s Heroics

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It took 70 days for West Ham to return back to winning ways in the Premier League, Wilson’s heroics at the end have seen the Hammers nick all three points against Spurs, a thrilling first half which in hindsight should’ve put the game to bed, but a second half which saw West Ham on the backfoot, let to Nuno subbing on Wilson which ultimately won us the game.

Spurs vs West Ham Line-Ups:

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Spurs: Vicario, Xavi, Tel, Gray, Romero (C), Gallagher, Pedro Porro, Odobert, Davies, Van de Ven, Kolo Muani
Subs: Kinsky, Dragusin, Danso, Bissouma, Udogie, Bergvall, Solanke, Spence, Scarlett

West Ham: Areola. Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Mavropanos, Soucek, Scarles, Fernandes, Summerville, Bowen (C), Pablo, Taty
Subs: Hermansen, Walker-Peters, Kilman, Igot, Potts, Wilson, Rodriguez, Kante, Mayers