The upcoming January transfer window will be a vitally important one for West Ham United.
Julen Lopetegui made some top tier signings for West Ham in the summer, but he needs to really fine tune his squad at the London Stadium in the January transfer window.
It’s obvious that the Hammers head coach needs to sign an explosive centre-forward with real pace and power.
It could be argued that we need another centre-back and more power, energy and dynamism in central midfield as well.
It has been claimed that the West Ham hierarchy weren’t entirely satisfied with Tim Steidten‘s business in the summer, namely the deal to bring Luis Guilherme to the club.
Will they be prepared to hand the German free rein at another assault on the transfer market this winter?
It appears so…
Colombian’s club believe he’ll join West Ham in January window
So it seems as though one player’s move to the London Stadium this winter is inevitable.
Fluminense star Jhon Arias will almost certainly join the Hammers, according to a report from RTI Esporte.
We were actually linked with a move to sign him in the summer, with Fluminense believed to be asking for around £11 million for his signature.
The 27-year-old Colombia international is a right-footed right winger by trade – a fairly uncommon commodity in the modern era.
However, he can operate through the middle or out wide on the left as well if need be.
He has bagged 13 goals and eight assists in 47 games for Fluminense this season so far (Transfermarkt).
Arias possesses pace and power in abundance, and he would provide really solid cover on both flanks and in attacking midfield.
The Fluminense ace can even be used as an auxiliary centre-forward if he’s required to do so.
If he really is available for around £10-15 million, I believe that signing him this winter should be a no-brainer for West Ham.
For that kind if money, Jhon Arias would be a very smart addition for West Ham in the January transfer window.
