West Ham Fiorentina Graham Potter Amir Richardson
(credit: FIORENTINA OFFICIAL and Imago)
Max Wilkins
Fri 13 June 2025 11:00, UK
West Ham could agree a deal with Fiorentina for Amir Richardson in the upcoming window.
The Hammers are in need of a revolution at the London Stadium after such a frustrating season last time out in the Premier League.
There was plenty of expectation going into the campaign, but under both Julen Lopetegui and Graham Potter, the East London club failed to live up to the hype.
As a result, the English head coach will be keen to build a competitive squad this summer, with business potentially set to start with Richardson.
Graham Potter
Graham Potter is preparing for a busy summer at West Ham (credit: Imago)
West Ham to make Richardson offer at Fiorentina
If the Irons are to have a better year than they did most recently, David Sullivan has to get this upcoming window right.
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Many of Tim Steidten’s signings, like Luis Guilherme and Niclas Fullkrug, turned out to be failures, and that can’t be replicated moving forward.
As a result, Potter will have to take careful consideration with his additions, with midfielders seemingly at the top of his shopping list.
This has already seen a free transfer approach for Angel Gomes at Lille fail, with attention now turning elsewhere in E20.
The Hammers are now showcasing an interest in versatile midfielder Richardson, who is valued at £8.5million by Fiorentina, according to Corriere dello Sport (13 June, page 16).
With the Morocco international’s contract expiring in 2027, the Irons are set to face competition from Aston Villa, Lazio and Eintracht Frankfurt.
This could see the son of former NBA player Michael Ray Richardson complete a switch to the London Stadium after two years in Serie A.
West Ham manager Graham Potter
Graham Potter could bring Amir Richardson to West Ham this summer (Credit: Imago)
Richardson to represent coup for West Ham
There are potential PSR problems looming over West Ham right now, which could scupper any potential summer business.
As a result, picking up bargains throughout the window is going to be increasingly important as the season edges closer to opening day.
Bringing in a talent like Richardson for a fee as low as £8.5m could prove to be a superb piece of business as the Hammers look to move up the table.
Stat (Serie A 24/25) Amir Richardson
Starts 10
Successful passes 535
Chances created 8
Tackles won 13
Duels won 79
Amir Richardson Fiorentina stats 24/25
Alongside the likes of Crysencio Summerville and Jarrod Bowen, the versatile midfielder could thrive and become a key player for the claret and blue outfit in no time.
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