West Ham United will be hoping for a better campaign next term and have now moved to the brink of completing their first deal in the summer window, according to Fabrizio Romano.
West Ham United look for significant improvement
In the end, finishing 14th in the Premier League wasn't the worst outcome for the Hammers, but there is a wider acknowledgment that results need to improve under Graham Potter at the London Stadium.
A late flurry of positive results against Manchester United and Ipswich Town was enough to put a little bit of shine on a poor period for the club. However, there needs to be far more in the way of consistency to meet standards.
West Ham United manager Graham Potter applauds fans after the match
Expectedly, the Hammers will look to the transfer market to improve the general quality of their squad and contact has been made to bring Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis to the London Stadium.
Igor Jesus is also on the radar of the Irons due to his form at Botafogo, though Arsenal and Aston Villa provide high-profile competition in the race to sign the Brazil international.
Striking reinforcements appear to be on their agenda. Still, veteran Michail Antonio is someone Potter wants to keep around after the 'unique situation' he encountered earlier this year.
Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku in action with Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis Related
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The Hammers have come forward for a centre-back, who they are now seriously interested in signing.
Giving some behind-the-scenes insight on the Jamaica international's future, he said: "As I've said before, it's a unique situation because of what he's had to deal with. I think the club are trying their best to accommodate that and to understand that."
While Antonio's situation hangs in the balance, West Ham are now well down the road in their quest to sign a talented up-and-coming forward.
Romano: West Ham deal now "done" to sign Daniel Cummings
Taking to social media platform X, Romano confirmed that Celtic striker Daniel Cummings has completed a medical ahead of his move to West Ham for a nominal compensation fee of just over £250,000.
Daniel Cummings for Celtic
Out of contract in Glasgow, the Scotland Under-19 international has registered 29 goals in 37 appearances this season and made his first-team debut against Aston Villa in January.
Labelled "excellent" by Darren O'Dea, the 19-year-old's exit from the Scottish champions has been on the cards for quite some time and West Ham previously tried to land Cummings in January, proving unsuccessful in their efforts.
It remains to be seen whether he will occupy a first-team berth at the London Stadium. Regardless, his arrival could be a smart capture in the long run due to his track record of scoring goals with regularity in the Lowland League.