Bayer Leverkusen's 22-year-old Dutch winger Ernest Poku has been suggested as an ambitious target for West Ham, who are seeking to fill a number ten or false nine role. The suggestion comes as the club needs to sign several starters, and it is felt they must make a significant signing for this creative position. Poku is presented as one potential solution, and Harvey Elliott has also been mentioned as a dream, but possibly unrealistic, target for the same spot.
In the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season, Poku made 29 appearances, scoring 5 goals and providing 5 assists. He is under contract until 2030. According to Transfermarkt, he has a current market value of €25.00m. Sunderland and Nottingham Forest have also been linked with the player, who has 21 caps and 5 goals for the Netherlands U21 team.
