West Ham are being linked with a new defensive target in AEK Athens centre-back Harold Moukoudi. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 5 possible arrivals and 8 potential exits. The items below represent the latest news on the most important transfer rumours, with the hottest storyline right now concerning Metz attacker Pape Fall.
Harold Moukoudi
On Saturday, it was reported that Harold Moukoudi, a 28-year-old Cameroonian centre-back, is the subject of interest from AC Milan, West Ham United, Brentford, and other European teams. He joined AEK Athens in August 2022 and recently extended his contract until 2029. Despite this, a departure in the next transfer window is considered possible if a convincing offer is made. The defender, who has 18 caps for Cameroon, has a market value currently estimated at 5 million euros on Transfermarkt. In May 2025, reports stated AEK Athens would demand €5-6 million for the player.
Y. Mbodji
West Ham are targeting El Hadji Youssoupha Mbodji, a 22-year-old Senegalese left-back from Slavia Prague, as a potential replacement for El Hadji Malick Diouf, according to news from Friday. The Hammers have scouted several of Mbodji's matches, where he has established himself as one of the top players at his position in the Czech league. The versatile player, who can also operate as a central defender or midfielder, is under contract until 2030 and has also attracted interest from Turkish club Galatasaray. His market value is estimated to be 1.5 million euros on Transfermarkt.
Pape Fall
On Thursday, reports emerged that West Ham United are interested in signing Senegal International attacker Pape Moussa Fall. According to TEAMtalk, he could cost around €6 million. It is not certain whether Metz is prepared to allow his departure. West Ham United need to secure safety before signing the 21-year-old. A day earlier, on Wednesday, it was reported that Brentford, Crystal Palace, and Fulham are also interested in the player following his impressive loan spell in Belgium.
Mateus Fernandes
According to sources who informed TEAMtalk on Thursday, Manchester United are the leading candidates to sign West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes this summer. The player is understood to be very interested in a move to Old Trafford, and the sources confirmed that Manchester United have already made contact with his representatives. Also on Thursday, Sky Sports reported that Manchester United has shown growing interest in Fernandes. West Ham are said to value Fernandes at a minimum of £80m. The player's five-year contract includes an option for an additional season and does not contain a release clause.
Axel Disasi
On Monday, Football Insider reported that Leeds United want to sign Axel Disasi from Chelsea at the conclusion of his loan at West Ham this summer.
Lamine Camara
West Ham United, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Brighton, and Brentford are among several Premier League clubs that have extensively watched Monaco's 22-year-old midfielder, Lamine Camara, during the current campaign, as of Tuesday. It is reported that Newcastle United are showing the strongest intent. Camara is valued at approximately €45m (£39m), and it is strongly expected that the midfielder is very likely to move to England this summer if a suitable proposal is made.
Crysencio Summerville
According to Tuttomercato on Thursday, Crysencio Summerville of West Ham is mentioned as a possible replacement for Matias Soule at Roma. The report added that one of Summerville or Mathys Tel could arrive under favorable economic conditions, as either West Ham or Tottenham will be relegated to the Championship.
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