West Ham’s summer transfer window ended up busier than many had anticipated.
The Hammers said goodbye to several long-serving faces — Michail Antonio, Aaron Cresswell, and Nayef Aguerd among them — while bringing in reinforcements to bolster Graham Potter’s squad. Callum Wilson and Kyle Walker-Peters added Premier League experience, and younger talents like Mateus Fernandes, Soungoutou Magassa, and Igor Julio arrived to strengthen key areas.
Despite some stumbles along the way, the flurry of late business left West Ham in a more competitive position than it initially appeared.
However, it seems the club’s work may not be finished, even with the window firmly closed. A familiar face could be set for a sensational return to the London Stadium.
West Ham in Talks to Re-Sign Fabianski
Lukasz Fabianski
Lukasz Fabianski. (REUTERS)
TalkSPORT reports that West Ham are exploring a move to bring veteran goalkeeper Łukasz Fabiański back to east London.
Fabiański left the club as a free agent at the end of last season after seven years of service, but he could now be set for a remarkable homecoming.
The development follows Wes Foderingham’s permanent exit to Cypriot side Aris Limassol, which has left Graham Potter with just two senior goalkeepers — Alphonse Areola and summer signing Mads Hermansen.
The 40-year-old remains available just over two months after leaving the Hammers. During his first spell, Fabiański made 216 appearances across all competitions, including 14 in the Premier League last season as West Ham finished 14th. He was also part of the team that lifted the Europa Conference League trophy in 2023.
Across his entire Premier League career with West Ham, Swansea, and Arsenal, Fabiański has kept 97 clean sheets in 376 appearances — an impressive record for a goalkeeper still capable of competing at the top level.
Once described as “world-class”, Fabiański’s potential return comes at a key moment. Areola struggled to consistently impress last season, and Hermansen has endured a difficult start to life in England. The veteran’s experience could provide Potter with the reliability and leadership the Hammers desperately need between the sticks.
If negotiations progress, West Ham fans could soon welcome back a familiar hero capable of steadying a position that has been far from secure in 2025/26.