Star player Mohammed Kudus remains a sought-after talent. The attacker has an £85million release clause — applicable to other Premier League clubs — which expired on July 10 and will not be active again until the end of 2024-25. Kudus’s representatives received enquiries about his availability last summer, but no formal offers were made.

West Ham have approached Napoli over a January deal for 29-year-old Argentina forward Giovanni Simeone. (FootballTransfers) The Hammers are also considering a move for 20-year-old Brighton and Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson.

West Ham Target Napoli Forward Simeone for January TransferWest Ham United are reportedly exploring options to bolster their attacking line ahead of the January transfer window. According to Football

West Ham have reached out to Serie A club Napoli over a possible deal for Giovanni Simeone in the January transfer window, FootballTransfers has been told. Sources inform us that the Hammers are actively exploring attacking reinforcements due to ongoing fitness concerns around Niclas Fullkrug,