West Ham United are ready to spend over £10m to sign Stoke City winger Sorba Thomas, using funds from Crysencio Summerville’s near-£150m sale. The Hammers, who finished 18th in the Premier League last season with 39 points from 10 wins, 9 draws and 19 losses, see Thomas as a creative solution.
Why Sorba Thomas fits West Ham United
Thomas, who began his career at West Ham, could return after topping the Championship assist charts last season with 13, matching Gustavo Hamer’s tally. His creativity in the final third offers the Hammers a direct upgrade on the flanks.
How much will the transfer cost?
Stoke City reportedly demand over £10m for their star winger, a fee West Ham are willing to meet. With Jarrod Bowen staying and the club banking significant transfer income, Thomas looks set to be their first major summer arrival.
What’s next for West Ham United?
After a tough 2025 campaign where they scored 46 goals and conceded 65, finishing 46 points behind leaders Arsenal, the Hammers need fresh impetus. Thomas’s arrival would add pace and crosses, helping Bowen shoulder the attacking load.
