[The Fiver: El Khannouss, Richardson, Trossard, Elliott & Füllkrug](news_archive.php)
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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...
Niclas Füllkrug The German striker stressed recently how keen he is to show he is a capable Premier League striker, despite having only knocked in three goals during an injury-disrupted first season in England. However that hasn't prevented his representatives from looking at potential alternative destinations this summer. While West Ham are not actively seeking to part company with the German international, it is understood that Graham Potter would be willing to do business for the right price - while the club are happy for his agents to put his name out there. Our source believe there is a as little as a 50/50 chance of Füllkrug still being a Hammer when the transfer window closes on 1 September.
Source: KUMB Forum
Bilal El Khannouss
West Ham are said to have made an enquiry regarding the availability of Leicester's Moroccan international Bilal El Khannouss. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder, whose deal at the King Power runs until 2028 has asked to be released from his contract having expressed a desire to remain a Premier League player. And while league newbies Sunderland are reported by French media outlet L'Equipe to have already made an official approach to the Foxes, West Ham are said to be keen on the player is a reasonable deal can be struck. Ligue 1 side Monaco are also said to retain an interest in El Khannouss.
Source: lequipe.fr
Harvey Elliott
The Hammers are still investigating the possibility of making a move for Liverpool's diminutive midfielder, who produced several excellent performances for England Under 21s at the recent Euros. Although it has been suggested his current club are looking for in excess of £40million for the 22-year-old Chertsey-born star - a figure almost certainly beyond West Ham's reach - the club are keeping tabs on the situation. A possible season-long loan deal with an obligation to buy has been a favoured methos of pushing a deal through in recent seasons - don't be surprised to see a similar offer made in this instance at some point.
Source:x.com/JacobSteinberg
Amir Richardson
Fiorentina's 23-year-old midfielder is another player eyeing a move from Italy to England this summer. A €10 million arrival in Serie A from Reims last summer, Richardson - the son of former American former basketball player Micheal Ray Richardson and a Moroccan mother - is reported to be on the radar of Sunderland, Brentford and - you've guessed it! - West Ham United. Richardson is one of those players to have switched his national allegiance during his early years, having represented France - where he was born - at Under 20 level before featuring for Morocco's Under 23 side before going on to win eight senior caps for the North African nation since 2023.
Source: si.com
Leandro Trossard West Ham are reportedly interested in signing Leandro Trossard, Arsenal's 30-year-old left winger. Valued at around £18million, the Belgian international is entering the final year of his contract and is of course well know to Hammers Head Coach Graham Potter, whom he worked under at Brighton prior to making the move to north London in 2023. Currently attracting attention from several clubs including Fenerbahçe and AC Milan, Trossard could be an ideal option for POtter and the Hammers with West Ham looking to add experience and creativity to their attack.
Source: KUMB Forum
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