by Staff Writer
Monday, 23rd June 2025
Welcome to KUMB's latest transfer rumour round-up - five stories from around the web featuring players potentially on West Ham's radar, or current Hammers on the radar of other clubs...
Daniele Rugani
With Nayef Aguerd wanting out of east London this summer, the Hammers are eyeing a number of potential replacements in the central defensive department. And it has been suggested that Italian giants Juventus are the latest club to explore a potential swap deal for the 29-year-old Moroccan international.
One player mooted as a possible replacement is seven-times capped Italian international Daniele Rugani, the 30-year-old having spent last season on loan in the Eredivisie with runners-up Ajax. While talks are said to be in the early stages, the Hammers - and Graham Potter - are thought to be keen admirers of the experienced defender.
Source: https://gianlucadimarzio.com/aguerd-juventus-west-ham-rugani-calciomercato-serie-a-news-19-giugno-2025/
Josip Sutalo
Another story involving Ajax, this time regarding 6'1" central defender Josip Sutalo. A Croatian international who hails originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina, he is - according to rumours - being monitored by West Ham, as Graham Potter seeks to bolster his defensive options ahead of the forthcoming 2025/26 campaign.
Sutalo, who was part of the Dinamo Zagreb side that ended West Ham's unbeaten run in European competition with a 1-0 win at the London Olympic Stadium back in 2021 is likely to be available for around €25million, says the 'Croatian Football' account on X.
Source: https://x.com/CroatiaFooty/status/1936724165853159564
Nico Gonzalez
West Ham and Brentford are both reported to be interested in landing the signature of experienced Argentine international Nico Gonzalez, who is rumoured to be surplus to requirements at the Bianconeri after just one season at the Juventus Stadium.
Winger Gonzalez, 27, has made 43 appearances for this national team since debuting in 2020; Juve would be keen to recoup the €28million transfer fee they were forced to pay former club Fiorentina due to an (obligatory) clause in his previous loan contract. He also featured for I Viola in the 2023 Conference League Final in Prague.
Source: https://football-italia.net/nico-gonzalez-price-tag-juventus-consider-sale/
Hamza Igamane
West Ham are preparing to make a move for Rangers striker Hamza Igamane according to former Irons scout Mick Brown. The 22-year-old Moroccan has apparently attracted interest from the Hammers, Tottenham and Everton, with scouts from West Ham having monitored him in recent months.
While there are concerns about whether Igamane has the necessary quality to make the step up to Premier League football, clubs - including West Ham - recognise his potential and may be willing to take a calculated risk on his talent. The player is currently valued around the €5million mark.
Source: https://www.footballinsider247.com/west-ham-submitting-hamza-igamane-offer-after-transfer-mission/
Mario Stroeykens
Belgian attacking midfielder Mario Sven Margriet Stroeykens, to give the 20-year-old his full name has been the subject of recent interest from West Ham - and with a value around the €10million mark wouldn't exactly break the bank.
Having made his debut for the Jupiler League outfit at the age of just 16 in 2020, the attacking midfielder has already passed the 100 appearances mark at senior level, while representing the Belgians at youth international level from Under 15 through to Under 21. Being out of contract next summer naturally also makes him more appealing to the Hammers...
Source: https://www.anderlecht-online.be/fr/article/242975
And one for luck...
Edimilson Fernandes
Remember Edimilson Fernandes? The midfielder represented the Hammers between 2016 and 2019 before moving on to Mainz in the Bundesliga for a fee in the region of €7.5million. Having spent last season on loan with Brest in Ligue 1, the 29-year-old midfielder harboured hopes of securing a permanent switch to France.
Sadly for Fernandes it has been revealed that Les Pirates are, like many French clubs presently, essentially skint - ruling out a permanent switch. However he could yet find a way out of Mainz this summer as Greek Super League side Aris Thessaloniki have indicated they would be keen to land the 6'1" Swiss international.
Source: https://www.mittelhessen.de/sport/fussball/fussball-bundesliga/mainz-05-transferticker-edi-fernandes-spricht-mit-griechen-3459026
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