West Ham’s slow transfer activity puts them on par with Wrexham, who are the only Championship club to not make a signing so far this season. The Hammers would be on par with them, but the confirmation of Keiber Lamadrid puts the club at a tally of one.

However, with the Hammers having made the most money this transfer window from player sales out on anyone in the Footballing world, the primary target begins as a winger, where the Hammers are exploring their own targets, but are happy to take their time ‘operating’ under a new system.

Since the Hammers moved to the London Stadium in 2016, they have had little to no control over the decisions ongoing in the stadium and in the event of a proposed change, there always seem to be difficulties when it comes to concluding deals due to the financial implications.

West Ham: Hermansen, Walker-Peters, Kilman, Mavropanos, Scarles, Ward-Prowse, Kante, Lamadrid, Bowen (C), Pablo, Taty

Subs: Areola, Potts, Marshall, Orford, Herrick, Earthy, Golambeckis, Mayers, Ajala, Casey, Cornet

El Hadji Malick Diouf was signed last season by the Hammers for a £19m fee, he was seen as the ‘perfect player’ for Graham Potter's tactical style and whilst he flourished under the Englishman…. He was the only player to flourish, and upon Nuno’s arrival, Diouf had to adapt to a new tactic and style that he wasn’t always used to.

West Ham: Hermansen, Walker-Peters, Kilman, Golambeckis, Scarles, Kante, Ward-Prowse, Lamadrid, Bowen (C), Pablo, Taty

Subs: Areola, Casey, Marshall, Mayers, Fearon, Herrick, Robinson, Murphy, Battrum, Kerr, Cornet, Brooks, Orford, Ajala

It was common knowledge that West Ham would have to sell in the summer regardless of whether they stayed in the Premier League or were relegated to the Championship, and it was quickly configured that the Hammers would need to make over £150m in player sales to bolster their financial status.

This is all commonly known information but crucially, this was the information we had pre-Daniel Kretinsky takeover, meaning nobody factored money being put into the club as part of the equation, as that’s something David Sullivan wouldn’t have even fathomed doing.

The famous saying of Jose Mourinho when trying to sign Drogba was “Pay and don’t speak” - Well perhaps Roma should’ve listened to their former manager's advice.

After sending three offers in the space of six days, Roma might’ve thrown a stone at their own glass house as the Italian side have stuttered for too long and suddenly the Saudi swoop has swung the Hammers’ way and Crysencio Summerville appears to be on his way to Al-Hilal!

The Hammers have stepped up their interest in Dylan Lawler from Cardiff City who’s a central defender. He has many strong skills to his game but one that stands out is his confidence. For Cardiff, there have been numerous occasions where he’s been able to go for a last-ditch challenge or he’s been able to pick up the ball and drive it forward.

It is thought that Dylan Lawler would be one of the two central defenders that the Hammers aim to bring in this window, with the other being more experienced, specifically Axel Disasi, who the club are still holding out for.

The Hammers have been looking to retain the majority of players, but we’re accepting that certain departures were inevitable, one of which being Crysencio Summerville. 

Amongst all the interest, West Ham set a price tag of £50m on him and Kretinsky has stuck to his named price, without a budget in sight. 

Whilst Manchester United were interested in the Dutchman, they would have to sell Marcus Rashford before pursuing a deal, leading to complications, leaving just Aston Villa and Roma to compete for Jimmy.  

West Ham: Hermansen, Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Kilman, Scarles, Kante, Earthy, Lamadrid, Bowen (C), Pablo, Taty

Subs: Areola, Herrick, Ward-Prowse, Battrum, Potts, Casey, Marshall, Murphy, Orford, Golambeckis, Mayers, Ajala, Fearon