West Ham United’s head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has expressed the urgent need to “rebalance” his squad as the January transfer window approaches. The team currently finds itself in the relegation zone after a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Fulham at home, leaving them five points away from safety. As they struggle through a seven-game winless streak in the Premier League, with only two victories since Nuno took charge in late September, the urgency for change is palpable.
Nuno highlighted that during the upcoming transfer window, his priorities will be to secure a defender and a striker. Among the notable targets are Toulouse’s Charlie Cresswell, Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Jorgen Strand Larsen, and Slavia Prague’s Mojmir Chytil. “It’s very important,” he stated. “We need to rebalance our squad but now it’s time to focus on our next game against Brighton.”
The club is also bracing for several player departures, including Germany international Niclas Füllkrug, who is expected to join AC Milan on loan. Füllkrug has struggled to make a significant impact, netting only three goals in 29 appearances since his £27 million move from Borussia Dortmund in August 2024. Additionally, midfielder James Ward-Prowse is anticipated to leave, having not featured in any matchday squad under Nuno. Other fringe players, including Andy Irving, George Earthy, Luis Guilherme, Mohamadou Kante, and Callum Marshall, are likely to seek loan moves.
As West Ham prepares to host Brighton on Tuesday, followed by crucial matches against Wolves and Nottingham Forest—who sit just above them in the standings—defender Kyle Walker-Peters urged fans to rally behind the team. “Stick with us,” he told the club’s official website, emphasizing the squad’s fight and determination to turn their fortunes around.
With a focus on reinforcements and a commitment to unity, West Ham hopes to emerge from this challenging phase and secure their position in the Premier League. Fans remain hopeful that the upcoming transfer window will provide fresh talent and a much-needed boost as the season progresses.