Lucas Paquetá’s potential departure from West Ham may have grabbed headlines in recent days, but who could be joining Nuno Espírito Santo’s squad in January is surely the bigger concern.
Exactly how much of a [transfer](https://www.claretandhugh.info/west-ham-transfer-news/) budget will be made available remains unclear, but the board will need to dig deep if the club is to avoid relegation. It’s now or never.
Having spoken to multiple sources over the past 48 hours, [Claret & Hugh](https://www.claretandhugh.info/category/news/) understands that West Ham are prioritising a striker and a midfielder in the upcoming window.
Speed the Priority for Nuno’s January Plans
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What’s been made absolutely clear is that pace will be central to both signings.
A football agent informed us that the club is actively seeking a quick forward who can play across the frontline. In addition, Nuno wants a box-to-box midfielder who can bring energy, dynamism, and speed to an otherwise sluggish midfield.
The agent, who has been involved in one of the Premier League’s biggest recent summer deals, told C&H:
“Everyone knows West Ham are looking for quick players. They’re desperately slow and need pace up front and in midfield. They’re looking.”
It’s been indicated by multiple sources that Nuno prefers a mobile striker who can run the channels, rather than a traditional target man.