by Staff Writer
Wednesday, 25th June 2025
Welcome to KUMB's latest transfer rumour round-up - five stories from around the web featuring players potentially on West Ham's shopping list, or current Hammers on the radar of other clubs...
Omari Hutchinson
The Ipswich forward is set for an instant return to the Premier League having spent the last two seasons at Portman Road - the first on loan and the second after completing a permanent switch to the Suffolk side.
Several clubs - including West Ham - are reported to be interested in landing the 21-year-old, who was previously on the books of both Chelsea and Arsenal and currently representing England at the Under 21s European Championships.
Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14842781/Why-Omari-Hutchinson-Premier-Leagues-new-wanted-man-FOUR-flight-clubs-chase-signature-Florian-Wirtz-Desire-Doue-ahead-one-key-area.html
Tyler Morton
Another of England's Under 21's being monitored by the Hammers is Liverpool's defensive midfielder Tyler Morton, who had been with the Merseyside club since he was just seven years old.
The Wallasey-born, 22-year-old made just six appearances for Arne Slot's Premier League-winning outfit last season, including the 5-1 Carabao Cup defeat of West Ham last September - and is available. Graham Potter, who initially considered an approach back in January is a keen admirer of the young midfielder.
Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLTCwJhsXLr/
Emerson Palmieri
Lazio are reportedly interested in signing 30-year-old left-back Emerson Palmieri from the Hammers.
With Maurizio Sarri back at the helm, Lazio are planning changes to their full-back line-up, especially with Nuno Tavares likely to leave. Emerson, who previously played under Sarri at Chelsea, is valued at £10 million by West Ham. His contract expires in 12 months, with an option for an extra year. Lazio’s move for Emerson will depend heavily on the outcome of Tavares’ situation.
Source: https://www.transferfeed.com/transfers/emerson-palmieri-west-ham-united-lazio/12358687
Raphael Onyedika
West Ham are reported to be one of the front runners to sign 24-year-old defensive midfielder Raphael Onyedika, with the player open to a move to London and possibly having a personal agreement in place, though that may be premature.
While no official bid has been made yet, West Ham has contacted Club Brugge who are seeking around €24–30 million. The Belgian club are open to selling, while talks are said to have been positive. Onyedika is also rumoured to be attracting interest from AC Milan and Tottenham, which could raise his price.
Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/brentford-summer-transfer-window-onyedika-kudus-2025-b1231046.html
Mohammed Kudus
Mohammed Kudus has signed with top agency ROOF, joining a group which includes the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Kai Havertz, as he eyes a major summer transfer - with plenty of clubs interested in luring the Ghanaian international from east London.
With West Ham considering a sale in order to raise funds for Graham Potter's summer transfer warchest, Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Chelsea have all shown interest. Kudus has a release clause of £85m for Premier League clubs and €147m for Saudi teams.
Source: https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/sports/mohammed-kudus-signals-potential-transfer-amid-recent-change-in-agent/2025/
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Kyle Walker-Peters
Graham Potter is no longer prioritising the capture of 27-year-old full-back Kyle Walker-Peters, despite the former Spurs defender being available on a free transfer this summer. Potter and technical director Mark Macaulay have other targets ahead of the defender, who was relegated with Southampton last season.
While Walker-Peters has long been linked with a move to West Ham, interest has now cooled. He is reportedly attracting attention from Fulham, Crystal Palace, Everton, and possibly a return to Spurs. West Ham are currently focused on selling players before launching their summer rebuild.
Source: https://www.thewesthamway.com/2025/06/24/no-longer-exwhuemployee-west-ham-interest-in-walker-peters-update/
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