West Ham United are active in the transfer market, with the hottest storyline currently revolving around Axel Disasi. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been linked with 16 possible arrivals and 11 potential exits. The latest news on the most important transfer rumours is detailed below.
Natan
During the final hours of the winter transfer window on Monday, West Ham United inquired about the price for Natan, a 24-year-old Brazilian centre-back. Betis is not considering a move for the player, who joined the club in July 2025 and is under contract until June 2030. He has made 20 appearances in LaLiga this season and has a current market value of €20.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Several other clubs, including Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal, have also been recently linked with him, and reports from January 2026 suggest Chelsea is preparing a €40 million bid.
John Egan
West Ham has an interest in John Egan. On Monday, Sergej Jakirovic stated that based on what he knows, there are no bids yet, and he thinks the player will stay. He added that if an offer comes, the player will decide, and if a player wants to go, there is nothing he can do. A day earlier, on Sunday, it was reported that West Ham United had enquired about signing the 33-year-old Hull City centre-back as the club seeks to reinforce its defense before Monday's transfer deadline. This followed a suspension to Jean-Clair Todibo and reports that West Ham ended their pursuit of Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Ipswich Town is also interested in Egan, who has 37 caps for Ireland and is under contract until June 2027.
Raheem Sterling
On Friday, it was reported that Tottenham are interested in Raheem Sterling, as are West Ham, Fulham, and Crystal Palace. The Daily Mail reported that same day that West Ham is interested in signing Sterling after his contract with Chelsea was mutually terminated. The newspaper specified that Sterling would be willing to accept less than a third of his 375,000 euros per week Chelsea salary to play immediately. On Thursday, Team Talk reported that West Ham have held exploratory talks for Sterling, who is now a free agent. His preference is to secure a deal that would keep him in London, which gives West Ham an advantage.
Nicola Zalewski
According to Gianluca Di Marzio on Saturday, West Ham United are seeking to replace Lucas Paquetá with Atalanta’s Nicola Zalewski. A day earlier, Di Marzio reported that West Ham representatives had sent an inquiry about a transfer, but Alessandro Giovanni Pagliarini from primabergamo.it stated that a move will definitely not happen. According to Pagliarini's report, Atalanta is not considering parting with another player. On Thursday, it was noted that West Ham had inquired about the 24-year-old Polish international and that Atalanta would only consider a sale for a significant offer.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis
After an initial approach for Taylor Harwood-Bellis was rejected, reports on Monday stated West Ham have turned their attention to their second option. The 24-year-old was reportedly open to a move back to the Premier League. Also on Monday, Transfermarkt reported that Saints have rejected multiple bids from West Ham for a permanent move, considering the player too important to lose. On Saturday, it was reported that Southampton rejected a £12.5 million bid from West Ham, and on Friday, reports indicated an eight-figure bid was rejected because it was significantly below their valuation and included unacceptable payment terms over many years.
Angel Gomes
On Thursday, it was reported that intermediaries have approached West Ham United regarding the availability of Marseille midfielder Angel Gomes. Newcastle United, Everton, Brighton & Hove Albion, Fulham, and Sunderland have also been contacted. Wolverhampton Wanderers are understood to be the frontrunners for the 25-year-old, who is reportedly open to returning to England. Wolves are said to be speeding up discussions over a potential loan deal that includes an obligation to buy. The English international has a contract until June 2028 and a market value of €18.00m, according to Transfermarkt.
Hayden Hackney
On Monday, FootballInsider reported that West Ham had planned a move for Hayden Hackney earlier this month, but Middlesbrough did not yield. TEAMtalk reported that Boro had placed a £30 million valuation on the midfielder. Fourteen days ago, Football Insider reported that Middlesbrough want £30 million for Hackney in this month’s transfer window. The report also claimed that West Ham, along with other Premier League clubs, have sent scouts to watch the midfielder, who is under contract until 2027.
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