Julen Lopetegui needs extra signings for West Ham. (Photograph by Harriet Lander/Getty Photos)
Julen Lopetegui’s job seems to be hanging by a thread at West Ham, however that hasn’t stopped the Spaniard from demanding much more signings in January.
West Ham gamers stay sad with the Spaniard, the 0-0 draw towards Everton on the weekend conserving the Hammers down in 14th place within the Premier League.
Their poor type since Lopetegui took over has even seen one elite supervisor tipped to take over on the London Stadium ought to the West Ham board determine that sufficient is sufficient.
Lopetegui chasing Brighton and Hove Albion ace
If David Sullivan goes towards the grain and decides to present his supervisor some time longer to implement his methods, one participant that Lopetegui needs is 24-year-old Brighton and Hove Albion ace, Tariq Lamptey.
CaughtOffside sources have indicated that Lamptey may think about leaving Brighton on the finish of the season however, provided that his contract ends in June 2025 (transfermarkt), a call could also be made by the Seagulls themselves as early as January.
Julen Lopetegui needs to signal Tariq Lamptey for West Ham. Photograph by Mike Hewitt/Getty Photos
Lamptey has proven no signal of extending his present deal, and sources perceive that it’s because the right-back is sad with how issues have panned out below Fabian Hurzeler.
The Ghanaian worldwide is actually seeking to transfer, although CaughtOffside sources be aware that the East Londoners may face competitors for his companies.
Premier League golf equipment Everton, Nottingham Forest and Brentford have already expressed curiosity in signing him, with out taking issues additional at this stage.
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The previous Chelsea academy participant has been with Brighton since 2021, and while it’s understood his choice is to remain within the Premier League, overseas golf equipment comparable to Juventus are additionally exhibiting curiosity.
Clearly, a call must be made quickly, and finally Hurzeler would be the one to determine whether or not Lamptey might be thought of as surplus to necessities as early as the primary month of 2025.