West Ham United have already been linked with a whole host of players in the summer transfer window following Julen Lopetegui’s appointment.
So far, the only two senior stars through the door at the London Stadium are Luis Guilherme and Wes Foderingham, but the former Wolves manager is understood tobe keen to add a number of new faces.
The priority area remains strengthening in attack and although a new number nine is top of most supporters’ shopping lists, Hull City winger Jaden Philogene is also understood to be on the agenda [Daily Mail, 28 June].
Alongside Premier League rivals Everton, the Hammers are understood to be eager to bring the former Aston Villa man back to the top flight.
However, Tim Steidten and his recruitment team will now have to be on red alert after an update emerged from Sky Sports’ Florian Plettenberg around Barcelona’s interest in the 22-year-old.
Writing on X on Sunday (30 June) he said: “Been told the interest of FC Barcelona in Jaden #Philogene is very concrete now! Barcelona have submitted an official offer to Hull City!