A most concerning West Ham update

The most concerning West Ham update I’ve read in quite a while appeared on theses pages this afternoon. During a standard transfer enquiry by Claret and Hugh, the clubs top source dropped a bombshell.

C&H were told: “Several players appear to have a reluctance to join West Ham.” Even though this news may not come as a massive shock to many, the source of the information is a concern. Because whilst many of us fans may not be surprised by the revelations, it appears the club are.

The quote reads like a statement from a puzzled mind. As if nobody can quite fathom why there is an inability to sign players. There seems to be a level of bewilderment at the club, which is bordering on incompetence.

Unattractive West Ham

I don’t claim to know the reasons for West Ham’s transfer impotency, but it’s clear there’s a problem. By this point last year the Hammers had signed four players and were on the cusp of completing their 5th. Twelve months later the club have signed nobody, lost their captain and two coaches.

It appears blindingly obvious what the problem is. If the likes of Mark Noble are articulating the issues within the club, then they’re falling on deaf ears. The Hammers seemingly have a director of football who is unable to buy or sell players. At the last count, Scamacca, Cresswell and Antonio all want to leave. And all this at a time when the club are admitting that nobody wants to join.

At what point do those in charge implement some introspective self analysis? As Hugh wrote in the pages below . . . David Sullivan needs to take charge of the club. Unfortunately, at present he seems to be operating in a state of confused paralysis.

It’s a situation which needs sorting. Clearly whoever is in charge of transfer can’t close a deal. There is an inability to schmooze and convince players and agents to move to The London Stadium. Ridiculously this is all happening despite the fact that we can offer high wages and European football.

Something needs to change it it needs to happen fast. Over to you Mr Sullivan.