West Ham’s board are said to be frustrated with how their money was spent in the Summer.
On paper, West Ham had one of the best transfer windows in their history. Not only did they sign players to go straight into the starting XI, but they also signed some strong cover and competition. Unfortunately, that’s only on paper.
In reality, a fair few of their signings have left a lot to be desired. Whether that’s down to injuries, strong competition, or just not being used by Julen Lopetegui, some of the decisions made when recruiting are looking questionable.
Unsurprisingly, The Daily Mail reports that the board are unsatisfied with the results of Tim Steidten’s first Summer in charge. “Given Fullkrug is 31, finding any sort of value in that deal – sporting or financial – doesn’t necessarily strike you square in the face,” the report stated.
“Summerville, signed from Leeds for an initial £25m, has made one Premier League start so far.”
“The decision to let James Ward-Prowse, a seasoned Premier League campaigner, join Nottingham Forest, another questionable transfer decision.”
“‘Nearly £200m spent? I’m not sure I’d be too happy if I was Sullivan,’ said one well-placed source.”
While “nearly £200 million” is a bit of a stretch, Steidten does have a lot to answer for. Given how much he’s put himself in the spotlight, he simply has to be there to explain why things didn’t go to plan. Things like replacing Ward-Prowse with Soler just do not make sense, and they could cost our Irons in the long run.