West Ham are ‘interested in a possible deal for Adama Traore in January’ with the Hammers hoping to reinforce their roster and avoid relegation, according to Rob Dorsett.
West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo has a very close relationship with the winger and tried to sign him before. He previously hailed him as ‘unique’.
The deal could be done as his contract expires next summer.
It is no news that the Hammers need an injection of pace and power. They are set to turn to the Fulham winger to provide the spark.
Traore has speed and energy to burn down the flanks and would be a terrific addition to the West Ham squad.
Traore can line up on either flank, providing competition for Crysencio Summerville and Jarrod Bowen, with Luis Guilherme expected to leave the club.
Traore has struggled to break into the Fulham starting XI, managing only one league start so far, but in East London, he could find his groove under a manager who trusts him.
The West Ham links to Traore appear concrete, and there is every chance of them getting a deal over the line.
However, West Ham cannot afford to rest on their laurels or believe that the signing of Traore alone will fix their problems.
The club’s disastrous summer window has left glaring holes across the pitch.
They lack depth in central defence, the midfield is too often overrun, and the frontline doesn’t score enough.
If Nuno is to steer the Hammers clear of relegation danger, significant reinforcements are required in January. Relying solely on familiar faces like Traore will not be enough.
West Ham need a balanced rebuild, not another patchwork fix, and the board must back their manager decisively in the winter market.
Failure to act with urgency could see the club struggle to escape the relegation zone in the second half of the season.