by Staff Writer
Wednesday, 2nd July 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...
Mohammed Kudus
The revolving wheel of Mo Kudus updates continues with the revelation that the 24-year-old Hammer has expressed a preference to join Liverpool, despite being heavily linked with a switch to north London in the past 72 hours.
While Ben Jacobs reports that Spurs view Mohammed Kudus as a top priority, while claiming West Ham will do a deal at around the £60million mark, news that Spurs are very much a back-up option for the Ghanaian international is unlikely to deter Daniel Levy as he attempts to strike a deal, even though West Ham have an unofficial policy oif refusing to deal with our delightful neighbours.
Source: https://x.com/JacobsBen
Jhon Arias
Jhon Arias, a 27-year-old winger from Fluminense, is attracting strong interest from West Ham who are reported to have begun those oh-so-important "preliminary talks" over a potential transfer, according to this Spanish source.
Arias has impressed during the current Club World Cup and is valued for his versatility and consistent performances. His estimated market value is €17million, and Graham Potter is said to view him as "a strategic addition" - although there is some question as to whether that is the Head Coach's current view, with the story referring to "the second half of the season".
Source: https://www.fichajes.net
Mads Hermansen
The strength of West Ham's interest in Leicester City stopper Mads Hermansen, who has been considered as a potential replacement for the recently-departed Lukasz Fabianski could be tested soon, according to fresh reports.
For London neighbours Chelsea, who only have about 300 first team players currently on their books (including, astonishingly, seven senior goalkeepers) are ready to add one more to their expansive roster - with Hermansen being eyed by the Blues, who recently failed to lure AC Milan's Mike Maignan to England. Hermansen is keen to make an instant return to the Premier League having been relegated with the Foxes last season.
Source: https://www.goal.com
Mattia Zaccagni
As unlikely as it may seem given his age and West Ham's desire to reduce the average age of the first team squad, Mattia Zaccagni - a left winger who turns 30 later this month - is said to have attracted attention from the Irons. Currently estimated at around €20million, the Laziop skipper recently signed a long-term extension to June 2029.
Zaccagni, who has won 10 senior caps for Italy is said to "offer creativity, experience, and tactical intelligence on the left", while "he brings leadership and versatility, fitting well into Potter’s possession-based, attacking system". His ability to cut inside, link play, and operate in multiple roles would add depth and balance to the squad.
Source: https://www.ilsussidiario.net/
Josh Brownhill
The wantaway Burnley midfielder - who was rumoured to have pruchased a house in the South East recently - has long been linked with a move to West Ham, among other clubs, having refused to commit his future to the recently-promoted club, managed by former Hammer Scott Parker.
And rumours regarding his imminent departure have receveid added weight with the news that the 29-year-old - who scored 18 goals last season - was left out of the club's media footage from their first day back in training. Indeed, it has been speculated that Brownhill wasn't present for Parker's first summer session with his first team squad.
Source: Burnley Express
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