West Ham have reached out to Claret & Hugh within the past few minutes to provide clarity on the transfer speculation surrounding Ezechiel Banzuzi.
Ordinarily, the club does not address rumours originating from social media. However, the sheer volume of false claims, twists, and confusion in today’s rumour mill prompted a need for clarification.
Earlier today, Sky Sports reported that West Ham had agreed a £10 million deal for the 19-year-old OH Leuven midfielder. Upon checking with trusted West Ham sources, Claret & Hugh were told no such deal existed and reported this accordingly. Despite that, social media began buzzing with claims that Banzuzi was en route to the UK for a medical—entirely untrue.
In an unusual move, the club directly contacted Claret & Hugh to confirm: “No, the deal collapsed two weeks ago. His club said they would not sell him this window, and it did not progress further.” The West Ham source concluded: “I’m not sure why Sky Sports reported it as happening today because it isn’t.”
While this provides clarity, it’s undeniably disappointing news for those of us hoping for incoming transfers. C&H will continue to keep you informed on all the latest developments, but false reports seem to be more rampant than ever during this transfer window.
Perhaps it’s time for Hughie’s rumour-o-meter to make a comeback!
