Robert Sanchez
(Credit:Imago)
Carla Devine
Thu 5 June 2025 17:47, UK
Graham Potter is looking for a new goalkeeper to bolster his options at West Ham this summer.
Lukasz Fabianski has played his final game for West Ham, after agreeing to a mutual exit upon the expiry of his contract at the London Stadium.
However, 32-year-old Alphonse Areola did not have his best season in between the sticks, highlighting the need for new options.
One man who could be on the cards is Robert Sanchez, whose availability could link in with another Hammers exit.
West Ham manager Graham Potter
Potter has a busy summer ahead. (Credit: Imago)
West Ham consider Sanchez in Chelsea transfer update
As PSR restrictions have Premier League clubs in a tight hold, West Ham could do with offloading some players this summer to allow the additions of others.
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Mohammed Kudus has been linked with a move away from the London Stadium, with Chelsea and Arsenal credited with interest.
Chelsea were keen on striking a deal before the Club World Cup too, especially as this would have to happen before the attacker’s £85million release clause came into play in July.
However, West Ham are prepared to miss out on the clause, with a different solution on the cards.
According to Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol via X (5 June), the Hammers have now offered Chelsea the opportunity to sign Kudus, and during discussions, West Ham asked about the availability of Sanchez.
The Blues have not said no to a potential deal at this stage and are considering whether Kudus could be what they need.
Potter worked with Sanchez during his time at Brighton, meaning the two could be ready to reunite in East London.
West Ham must be smart this summer
The likelihood of West Ham getting the £85m they want for Kudus is low, but David Sullivan may have found a good way to work around it.
If Chelsea do decide they want the attacker, then the Irons are right to explore the opportunity of bringing Sanchez in.
Potter is after a goalkeeper, and Sanchez is younger and fresher than the current option in East London.
Player Appearances Goals Conceded Clean Sheets
Areola 26 41 5
Sanchez 32 34 10
Sanchez could be a good option for West Ham.
With the pair having already worked together at Brighton, Potter would surely only be willing to recruit him if he had full trust in the option.
The potential move could rest on Kudus’ future, which makes it a more complicated one, but these are the types of moves that West Ham have to be prepared to make this summer.
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