West Ham United's January transfer window is looming large. Following Sunday's 2-0 defeat by Liverpool, Nuno Espirito Santo's side are level on points with 18th-placed Leeds United but outside the relegation zone on goal difference.
What's at stake?
The Hammers have lost four of the eight league games Nuno has overseen, winning two and drawing two. Their precarious position is unlikely to improve massively any time soon, given a run of games against Manchester United, Brighton & Hove Albion, Aston Villa, and Manchester City before Christmas.
Key decisions
Maximilian Hahn, the German head of technical recruitment and analysis, will provide detailed reports for Nuno, who will make the key decisions over incomings with majority shareholder David Sullivan. Hahn's influence has grown behind the scenes, and he is considered one of the senior scouts at West Ham.
Transfer targets
West Ham are keen to augment their defensive and forward options. One particular player they have strong interest in signing is Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell. The centre-back, who has other interest from European clubs, was not downhearted that a switch to West Ham fell through in the summer.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 18th in Premier League, 39 pts, 10W-9D-19L from 38 games |
| Goals this season | 46 scored, 65 conceded (-19 goal difference) |
| Title race | 46 points behind leaders Arsenal |
What comes next?
As of June 26, 2026, West Ham United are focused on strengthening their squad to avoid relegation. With the transfer window approaching, they will be looking to make key signings, including potentially Cresswell, to boost their chances of survival.
