West Ham United are fighting to improve their fortunes under Nuno Espirito Santo and could now be set to make an ambitious move in January.
West Ham look to regroup after Arsenal defeat
Following a solid point against Everton last Monday, West Ham suffered a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal over the weekend and will feel that the international break has come at a decent time for the new manager to perfect his vision at the London Stadium.
Nuno has already taken the bold step of axing James Ward-Prowse from his squad, illustrating a ruthless streak that was sorely lacking under Graham Potter. Nevertheless, it will take more than that to get a restless support back on side.
Speaking after his side were defeated at the Emirates Stadium, the former Wolverhampton Wanderers boss urged his squad to stick together as he looks to build a sense of unity in the capital that will translate into results.
He stated: “We’ve had two tough games away from home against very good teams. Now is the moment to analyse but with all the changes that has been happening I feel the players are responding and trying and that pleases me the most.
“The international break will be important for all of us especially for the players to be calm, there’s been many changes and many noises around us. This is our priority – that we know each other as a group because it is basically our unity and fight for each other.”
While fans remain frustrated at the current West Ham ownership, there is potential for things to get better on the pitch, and the Hammers could now be set to conclude a statement deal involving one of the world’s renowned young talents.
West Ham make contact over Endrick loan move
According to reports in Spain, West Ham have made contact to sign Real Madrid star Endrick on loan as they look to solve their lack of firepower, albeit Valencia and Real Sociedad are interested in striking a temporary arrangement to bring in the Brazil international.
The 19-year-old has failed to appear for Los Blancos this term and difficulties have occured in trying to displace the likes of Kylian Mbappe, though he has delivered seven goals and an assist in 37 appearances for the club.
Labelled “spectacular” by Carlo Ancelotti, Endrick is someone that Real Madrid feel could develop away from the spotlight of the Santiago Bernabeu and his future is set to be decided in the next few weeks by club chiefs.
Niclas Fullkrug and Callum Wilson are both ageing and could do with a younger striker to take on some of the goalscoring burden. On the flip side, it remains to be seen whether Callum Marshall’s development would be impacted if the Irons were able to pull off a statement capture.