According to a report from The Athletic, West Ham are prioritising acquiring Sheffield United midfielder Sydie Peck this summer. West Ham have reportedly been monitoring the 21-year-old since January and are interested in adding him to their first-team squad. Peck was an important player for Chris Wilder, and his status as an academy graduate could complicate a potential transfer. He has a contract with Sheffield United until June 2028, and the conditions required for Sheffield United to agree to a sale are not specified. The midfielder, who is English and Welsh, made 40 appearances in the Championship during the 2025/2026 season, where he scored 5 goals and provided 4 assists. He has received 7 caps for the England U21 team. According to Transfermarkt, he has a current market value of €14.00m. Nottingham Forest have also been linked with acquiring the player.