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Joël Piroe Transfer from Leeds United to West Ham United
West Ham are nearing an agreement to sign Leeds United striker Joel Piroe. The clubs are finalizing the last details of a loan deal with an obligation to buy. Joel Piroe has agreed to join West Ham and is awaiting permission to travel to London to undergo a medical.
West Ham are nearing an agreement to sign Leeds United striker Joel Piroe. The clubs are finalizing the last details of a loan deal with an obligation to buy. Joel Piroe has agreed to join West Ham and is awaiting permission to travel to London to undergo a medical.
According to Team Talk, Joel Piroe's potential move from Leeds to West Ham is progressing, with growing optimism that a transfer will be completed. The report states that Leeds has been open to Piroe’s exit since before the January window and was willing to let him leave then. While the player made it clear to Daniel Farke he wanted to stay during the winter window, his agent has now indicated that an exit is in the best interests of all parties. The Hammers’ initial offer, understood to be a package worth up to £12m, has been rejected. Talks between the clubs are continuing. Leeds’ £16m valuation has not dissuaded West Ham from making contact. The report adds that Leeds is prepared to negotiate a loan deal if it includes an obligation for a permanent move next summer, but the club would first need to trigger the one-year option on Piroe’s contract.
According to Team Talk, Joel Piroe's potential move from Leeds to West Ham is progressing, with growing optimism that a transfer will be completed. The report states that Leeds has been open to Piroe’s exit since before the January window and was willing to let him leave then. While the player made it clear to Daniel Farke he wanted to stay during the winter window, his agent has now indicated that an exit is in the best interests of all parties. The Hammers’ initial offer, understood to be a package worth up to £12m, has been rejected. Talks between the clubs are continuing. Leeds’ £16m valuation has not dissuaded West Ham from making contact. The report adds that Leeds is prepared to negotiate a loan deal if it includes an obligation for a permanent move next summer, but the club would first need to trigger the one-year option on Piroe’s contract.
Widespread reports in the winter transfer window linked Joel Piroe with several EFL Championship clubs, including Leicester City. However, Piroe was not interested in leaving Leeds United in the middle of the 2025/26 season because he wanted to compete for a position in Daniel Farke’s team. According to Sky Sports journalists Anthony Joseph and Zinny Boswell, discussions for West Ham to sign Troy Parrott have stalled, which has led the club to instead attempt to sign Piroe. The journalists also suggest that West Ham and Leeds United have been in contact regarding a potential deal for Piroe for the duration of the summer transfer window. The Irons have expressed interest in a loan deal that includes a purchase obligation clause, and a report claims that while Leeds United's preference is a permanent transfer, a loan-to-buy arrangement is also acceptable.
Widespread reports in the winter transfer window linked Joel Piroe with several EFL Championship clubs, including Leicester City. However, Piroe was not interested in leaving Leeds United in the middle of the 2025/26 season because he wanted to compete for a position in Daniel Farke’s team. According to Sky Sports journalists Anthony Joseph and Zinny Boswell, discussions for West Ham to sign Troy Parrott have stalled, which has led the club to instead attempt to sign Piroe. The journalists also suggest that West Ham and Leeds United have been in contact regarding a potential deal for Piroe for the duration of the summer transfer window. The Irons have expressed interest in a loan deal that includes a purchase obligation clause, and a report claims that while Leeds United's preference is a permanent transfer, a loan-to-buy arrangement is also acceptable.
According to a report from Beren Cross, Joel Piroe wants to leave Leeds this summer. Leeds had reportedly placed a £16million price tag on Piroe. Piroe's agent felt that amount was unrealistic given how little he played last season. Piroe's agent also claimed that if he was not sold this summer, he would be happy to run down the last year of his contract and leave as a free agent. According to a report by Rik Elfrink, West Ham have offered to buy the striker for £15million. The move would initially be a loan, with West Ham having an obligation to buy Piroe. The report by Rik Elfrink does not state whether this obligation to buy only becomes active if West Ham win promotion. A report from Sky Sports’ journalist Zinny Boswell claims West Ham want to sign Piroe on loan with an obligation to buy, while Leeds would prefer a straight sale. Boswell’s report does not mention a potential fee.
According to a report from Beren Cross, Joel Piroe wants to leave Leeds this summer. Leeds had reportedly placed a £16million price tag on Piroe. Piroe's agent felt that amount was unrealistic given how little he played last season. Piroe's agent also claimed that if he was not sold this summer, he would be happy to run down the last year of his contract and leave as a free agent. According to a report by Rik Elfrink, West Ham have offered to buy the striker for £15million. The move would initially be a loan, with West Ham having an obligation to buy Piroe. The report by Rik Elfrink does not state whether this obligation to buy only becomes active if West Ham win promotion. A report from Sky Sports’ journalist Zinny Boswell claims West Ham want to sign Piroe on loan with an obligation to buy, while Leeds would prefer a straight sale. Boswell’s report does not mention a potential fee.
West Ham United are reportedly near to signing Leeds United striker Joel Piroe. Dutch journalist Joost Blaauwhof reports that a deal is in its final stages. Blaauwhof wrote on X that a transfer for Joël Piroe to West Ham United is in the final stages, adding that the striker is still at Leeds United's training complex but hopes to move to London soon. It is reported that West Ham offered £15 million for Piroe but were informed the fee to sign the player is £20 million. This is said to have caused the Hammers to feel unfairly treated, as the asking price had previously been £16m. According to Sky Sports, the Irons are interested in a loan deal with an obligation to buy, while the Whites prefer a permanent sale. Leeds could be satisfied with the loan proposal, given that they will then sell Piroe next summer. Piroe has two years left on his contract, having joined Leeds from Swansea in the summer of 2023 for more than £10m.
West Ham United are reportedly near to signing Leeds United striker Joel Piroe. Dutch journalist Joost Blaauwhof reports that a deal is in its final stages. Blaauwhof wrote on X that a transfer for Joël Piroe to West Ham United is in the final stages, adding that the striker is still at Leeds United's training complex but hopes to move to London soon. It is reported that West Ham offered £15 million for Piroe but were informed the fee to sign the player is £20 million. This is said to have caused the Hammers to feel unfairly treated, as the asking price had previously been £16m. According to Sky Sports, the Irons are interested in a loan deal with an obligation to buy, while the Whites prefer a permanent sale. Leeds could be satisfied with the loan proposal, given that they will then sell Piroe next summer. Piroe has two years left on his contract, having joined Leeds from Swansea in the summer of 2023 for more than £10m.
According to Team Talk, West Ham United have initiated discussions with Leeds United concerning a deal for Joel Piroe, and Daniel Farke is prepared to let the striker depart. Leeds and the player's representatives are seeking a new club for him. Leeds' valuation of over £15 million has complicated these efforts, but West Ham has become a serious option and discussions are advancing. The Hammers are willing to cover Piroe's significant wages entirely but desire the transfer to be a loan that includes an obligation to buy if they are promoted to the Premier League. It is reported that Leeds are open to considering this proposal. For the deal to proceed, Leeds would have to activate the one-year option in Piroe's contract, which has 12 months remaining, and this is now a subject of the discussions.
According to Team Talk, West Ham United have initiated discussions with Leeds United concerning a deal for Joel Piroe, and Daniel Farke is prepared to let the striker depart. Leeds and the player's representatives are seeking a new club for him. Leeds' valuation of over £15 million has complicated these efforts, but West Ham has become a serious option and discussions are advancing. The Hammers are willing to cover Piroe's significant wages entirely but desire the transfer to be a loan that includes an obligation to buy if they are promoted to the Premier League. It is reported that Leeds are open to considering this proposal. For the deal to proceed, Leeds would have to activate the one-year option in Piroe's contract, which has 12 months remaining, and this is now a subject of the discussions.
Dutch journalist Joost Blaauwhof reported that Joel Piroe is close to joining West Ham United and that the London club is in advanced negotiations with Leeds United. The report from Blaauwhof states that an earlier bid from West Ham was rejected, the current focus is on a loan with an obligation to buy, and that Piroe's agent is in England to finalize the deal. Separately, Rik Elfrink reported that West Ham have offered £15 million for Joel Piroe.
Dutch journalist Joost Blaauwhof reported that Joel Piroe is close to joining West Ham United and that the London club is in advanced negotiations with Leeds United. The report from Blaauwhof states that an earlier bid from West Ham was rejected, the current focus is on a loan with an obligation to buy, and that Piroe's agent is in England to finalize the deal. Separately, Rik Elfrink reported that West Ham have offered £15 million for Joel Piroe.
According to @alex_crook, West Ham are showing an interest in Joel Piroe of Leeds, but as of lunchtime on Sunday, no deal was yet close. Leeds' preference is for a permanent transfer, although a loan with an obligation to buy could be considered.
According to @alex_crook, West Ham are showing an interest in Joel Piroe of Leeds, but as of lunchtime on Sunday, no deal was yet close. Leeds' preference is for a permanent transfer, although a loan with an obligation to buy could be considered.
Joël Piroe is expected to move from Leeds United to West Ham United, with a bid of more than 17 million euro having been made. His agent, Theo Roebbers, stated that Leeds raised the asking price despite his client's lack of playing time, adding that this price was not market-conform. According to Voetbal International, the transfer is expected to be finalized in the short term, and Eindhovens Dagblad reports that PSV will receive approximately half a million euro if the move is completed for more than 17 million euro.
Read Full StoryJoël Piroe is expected to move from Leeds United to West Ham United, with a bid of more than 17 million euro having been made. His agent, Theo Roebbers, stated that Leeds raised the asking price despite his client's lack of playing time, adding that this price was not market-conform. According to Voetbal International, the transfer is expected to be finalized in the short term, and Eindhovens Dagblad reports that PSV will receive approximately half a million euro if the move is completed for more than 17 million euro.
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