West Ham are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea defender Axel Disasi on a permanent deal, while they could also look to secure one of his team-mates from Stamford Bridge.
The Hammers are fighting to retain their Premier League status, and that will be their primary focus over the next couple of weeks, but in the background, they'll be working on potential new additions for the summer transfer window.
Preparing for the window won't be easy at this stage, with the Hammers unsure what league they'll be playing in.
Their list of targets will look a whole lot different depending on whether they are plying their trade in the Championship or the Premier League, but they'll be backing themselves to avoid the drop.
West Ham Eyeing Chelsea Raid
Chelsea's Andrey Santos (L) celebrates with Enzo Fernandez and Reece James
According to a report from Caught Offside, West Ham are eyeing a move to sign Chelsea midfielder Santos in the summer transfer window.
It's claimed that there is uncertainty around his future at Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea face a decision regarding a potential sale, with a host of clubs showing an interest in securing his signature.
Reports have also claimed that West Ham are planning on entering talks with Chelsea to sign Disasi permanently after his loan spell at the London Stadium, so the Hammers could be a double swoop.
Heading towards the summer window, Santos could be one of the hottest topics of discussion if he continues to struggle to cement himself as a regular starter.
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West Ham Need to Survive
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If West Ham want to attract players of the calibre of Santos, described as 'world-class' by Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior, then they simply have to remain a Premier League club.
If they suffer relegation down to the Championship, the Hammers will be shopping in a completely different market, and there will undoubtedly be recruitment plans in place in case they do fail to survive.
West Ham currently sit inside the relegation zone after their defeat against Aston Villa at the weekend meant they failed to take advantage of Tottenham's heavy defeat against Nottingham Forest.
They are just one point adrift as it stands, and they are in serious danger of going down.
Would Andrey Santos Fit Nuno's Style?
Nuno Espirito Santo
GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT whether Santos would fit Nuno's style at West Ham.
Andrey Santos offers strong box-to-box energy that aligns with West Ham United’s preference for industrious midfielders who cover ground in transition.
His defensive work rate and tackling intensity suit West Ham’s compact mid-block and emphasis on protecting central zones.
Comfortable arriving late into the box, he fits their direct attacking style that relies on second phases and midfield runners supporting the striker.
Progressive ball-carrying adds vertical thrust during counter-attacks, complementing quick wide releases.
Still developing positionally, so he’d need tactical discipline to operate in West Ham’s structured double-pivot system.
A strong stylistic match for a transitional, physical Premier League approach.