West Ham United News – Big Summer Transfer Moves Could Be on the Horizon
West Ham United have received some encouraging news ahead of what promises to be a pivotal summer transfer window. According to recent reports, one of the club’s underperforming players could be sold for a decent fee, allowing the Hammers to fund much-needed reinforcements.
Manager Graham Potter is expected to focus on refreshing his squad in the summer, aiming to introduce more youth and dynamism to an ageing, unbalanced team. However, with finances at the London Stadium tight, Potter will need to offload some players before he can pursue his transfer targets.
One player who could be on the move is Maxwel Cornet. The 28-year-old winger has been linked with a move to Genoa, with former Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira reportedly keen to bring him to the Serie A side this summer. Cornet has impressed while on loan at Genoa, scoring two goals and providing an assist in just six appearances since joining in January. This form has made him an attractive target for the Italian club.
Despite a recent setback in the form of a thigh injury, it appears Cornet’s injury is not as serious as initially feared, which could keep his transfer hopes alive. West Ham are hopeful of selling him permanently, and reports suggest that he could even be used as a bargaining chip in negotiations to secure the signing of Genoa’s highly-rated young defender, Koni De Winter.
The 22-year-old Belgian centre-back is considered one of the top young talents in Europe, and if Cornet helps bring him to West Ham, it could be seen as a win for the club. If this deal materializes, Cornet’s underwhelming time at the club might be forgiven, as it would strengthen the team’s defensive options moving forward.
With key decisions on transfers to be made, West Ham’s summer will be crucial in determining the direction of the club under Graham Potter’s leadership.