West Ham United are being urged to sign 23-year-old defender CJ Egan-Riley as they look to rebuild their team in the summer transfer window. The Hammers had a disappointing season in the top flight last year, finishing 17th in the Premier League with 33 points from 33 games. They were relegated due to their poor performance and need to strengthen their squad to bounce back strongly next season. Egan-Riley has done well since moving to France with Marseille, and he could be an important player for West Ham United in the Championship. The 23-year-old has plenty of experience in the second division of English football and could help West Ham United improve at the back. However, Marseille may not want to lose a talented young defender like him, and West Ham will have to come forward with an appropriate offer in order to convince them. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. West Ham United need to improve the team if they want to fight for promotion next season. Adding a quality defender should be one of their priorities. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 17th in Premier League, 33 pts, 8W-9D-16L from 33 games, recent form DWLDW. Goals this season: 40 scored, 57 conceded (-17 goal difference).