'Here we go': West Ham now closing in on yet another signing after Dortmund star, medical booked - Romano

08-03-2024
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West Ham United is currently buzzing with transfer activity, and the east London club is poised to welcome several new players soon.

The Hammers have already secured three signings this summer: Brazilian winger Luis Guilherme, goalkeeper Wes Foderingham, and central defender Max Kilman.

In recent days, West Ham have been actively pursuing more additions to Julen Lopetegui's squad, with reports indicating that Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville has successfully completed the second part of his medical on Friday after the two clubs agreed an undisclosed fee for the Dutchman, who will meet his new teammates when they come back from their pre-season tour of USA.

The London Stadium faithful have now been greeted with two exciting pieces of news on potential signings.

The club has been in active talks with last season's Champions League finalists Dortmund all week over a deal for 31-year-old Germany international striker Niclas Fullkrug, and it is now believed that the sides have reached a total agreement on a move worth £23 million ($29.5m) plus £3.5 million ($4.5m) in add-ons after two previous bids were rejected.

Meanwhile, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the Irons have booked a medical for former Real Betis playmaker Guido Rodriguez, who is a free agent, set for Saturday. Following the medical, Rodriguez is set to sign his contract with West Ham.

West Ham's midfield options have been diminished since the conclusion of the 2023/24 season, particularly after they opted not to make Kalvin Phillips' loan from Manchester City a permanent transfer.

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Additionally, manager Julen Lopetegui gave the green light to Flynn Downes' permanent transfer to Southampton, with an £18 million ($23m) fee agreed upon for him to return to St Mary's following a successful loan spell that helped the club gain promotion back to the Premier League.

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