Last-Minute Transfer Success
West Ham has reportedly made a major breakthrough by securing the signature of a highly esteemed star, who is considered more highly rated than Carlos Soler, just before the transfer deadline.
**West Ham United’s Busy Transfer Window**
West Ham United has been active in the summer transfer window, bringing in players such as Max Kilman, Crysencio Summerville, and Niclas Füllkrug. The club’s latest acquisition is Carlos Soler, who is set to move from Paris Saint-Germain to London on a season-long loan. If West Ham decides to make the move permanent next summer, the transfer could cost around £17 million, a potential bargain according to Fabrizio Romano.
Soler’s arrival comes as a replacement for James Ward-Prowse, who has joined Nottingham Forest. The decision to potentially sign Soler permanently will depend on his performance in the Premier League, where he will compete with Tomas Soucek for a place in the squad.
Soucek, who joined West Ham from Slavia Prague in the summer of 2020 for £19 million, has been a key player for the team. He contributed significantly last season, scoring seven goals and providing two assists while also ranking highly in defensive metrics, such as clearances and aerial duels.
His impressive performances have led to an increase in his market value, which is now estimated at €30 million (£26 million) by Transfermarkt—£7 million more than the initial transfer fee. This valuation highlights Soucek’s importance to West Ham as they aim for European competition after missing out this season.
With Julen Lopetegui at the helm, West Ham’s transfer activity suggests the club is poised for significant achievements if everything falls into place.
