West Ham United have agreed a deal to sign Norwegian U21 international Edvin Austbø for around £10 million, with the 21-year-old set to undergo a medical in London. Austbø, who played for Viking FK, had 10 goals and 4 assists in 28 appearances in the 2025/26 Eliteserien season.
What the signing means for West Ham United
The signing of Austbø is a significant boost to West Ham United's squad, with the team currently sitting 12th in the Championship, 5 points behind leaders Swansea. With 8 goals scored and 7 conceded, the team has a +1 goal difference, and the addition of Austbø could help to improve their attacking options.
Where Austbø fits in the current squad
Austbø operates as an inverted wide forward, which could make him a valuable asset to West Ham United's manager, Nuno Espírito Santo. The team has been looking to strengthen their squad, and the signing of Austbø could be a key move in their bid to climb the Championship table. As reported by sports.yahoo.com, Austbø is scheduled to have a medical in London, and if all goes well, he could be available for selection soon.
The impact on the team's upcoming fixtures
With the transfer deadline approaching, West Ham United will be looking to finalize their squad for the upcoming fixtures. The team's next fixture is against Derby on September 5, 2026, at home, and they will be looking to build on their recent form, which has seen them win one, draw two, and lose one of their last four games. Currently sidelined is Tomáš Souček, but the team will be hoping to have him back soon. For the latest updates on the team's fixtures, you can check our fixtures page.
The squad's current standing
West Ham United's current standing in the Championship is 12th, with 5 points from 4 games. The team has a recent form of WDLD, and they will be looking to improve on this in their upcoming fixtures. For the latest updates on the team's squad, you can check our squad page. The team's stats can also be found on our stats page, and their current standing in the league table can be found on our standings page. The signing of Austbø is a positive move for West Ham United, and the team will be hoping that he can make a significant impact on their upcoming fixtures. With the transfer deadline approaching, the team will be looking to finalize their squad and make a push for the top of the Championship table. The team's next fixture is against Derby on September 5, 2026, at home.
