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Nuno gives green light for West Ham to move for “special” Dutch midfielder in January

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Barnaby Lane
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Feyenoord's Quinten Timber in action with FC Salzburg's Bobby Clark. (REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw)
Feyenoord's Quinten Timber in action with FC Salzburg's Bobby Clark. (REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw)

West Ham United’s revival under Nuno Espírito Santo appears to be gaining momentum, with the Hammers recording back-to-back Premier League victories that have breathed fresh life into their season.

After an impressive 3–1 win over Newcastle United, Nuno’s men edged Burnley 3–2 at the London Stadium — marking their first consecutive league victories of the campaign.

Momentum is finally building in East London, with Lucas Paquetá rediscovering his spark and Mateus Fernandes beginning to find his rhythm in midfield.

However, despite the improvement, Nuno is said to believe there’s still one missing piece needed to complete his evolving side — and he already knows exactly who he wants.

Nuno Green-Lights Timber Move

Feyenoord's Quinten Timber. (REUTERS/Hannah Mckay)
Feyenoord’s Quinten Timber. (REUTERS/Hannah Mckay)

According to Hammers News, West Ham have reignited their pursuit of Quinten Timber after Nuno Espírito Santo personally approved the transfer.

The Portuguese boss reportedly tried to bring the Dutch midfielder to Nottingham Forest last summer and now wants him at the London Stadium.

Timber, who has been described as “special” by former Feyenoord and current Liverpool manager Arne Slot, is viewed internally as the ideal player to strengthen the Hammers’ midfield ahead of a crucial second half of the season.

The report claims that the 24-year-old Feyenoord star could be available for around £17 million in January, with his contract set to expire in 2026.

A West Ham insider told Hammers News: “There will be plenty of interest from elsewhere, and Timber believes he should be playing Champions League football.

“But Nuno likes him and wanted him at Forest, so it makes sense. There’s a feeling he could be the missing piece for the manager.”

If West Ham can secure Timber’s signature, it would represent a major boost to their midfield depth — and potentially the signing that helps Nuno’s men steer clear of the drop zone.

West Ham “interested” in signing Croatia international who makes football “look so easy and effortless”

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Barnaby Lane
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Croatia's Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic. (REUTERS/Antonio Bronic)
Croatia's Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic. (REUTERS/Antonio Bronic)

West Ham United’s resurgence under Nuno Espírito Santo appears to be gathering pace, with the Hammers clinching back-to-back Premier League victories to breathe new life into their campaign.

Following an emphatic 3–1 triumph over Newcastle United, Nuno’s men edged Burnley 3–2 at the London Stadium — securing consecutive league wins for the first time this season.

Despite the recent uptick in form, West Ham still sit 18th in the table, and the threat of relegation remains very real.

With January fast approaching, the transfer window will be pivotal for the club — not only to retain key stars like Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paquetá but also to offload underperforming players such as Niclas Füllkrug and James Ward-Prowse.

Now, reports suggest that Nuno could look to bolster his midfield with a familiar Premier League face.

West Ham “Interested” in Mateo Kovacic

Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic. (REUTERS/Phil Noble)
Manchester City’s Mateo Kovacic. (REUTERS/Phil Noble)

According to a report from Caught Offside, Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic has emerged as a potential target for several clubs, including West Ham United.

The 31-year-old Croatia international — once described by Danny Murphy as a player who makes football “look so easy and effortless” — has struggled for regular game time under Pep Guardiola this season and may be allowed to leave in January.

Sources claim that City are not in talks with Kovacic over a new contract, with the club open to listening to offers for him in the upcoming window.

“There are no talks ongoing over a new contract for Kovacic at City,” an anonymous source told Caught Offside.

“The likelihood is that City will be receptive to offers in January. Milan in particular are looking at this opportunity to accelerate a move.

“West Ham and Aston Villa are also interested, but less advanced for now. Same for Villarreal and Real Betis.”

While AC Milan are reportedly leading the chase, West Ham’s growing ambition under Nuno could yet tempt the classy playmaker to East London — especially with the promise of a key role in a side desperate to climb clear of the relegation zone.

‘Multiple clubs’ make contact with West Ham over January availability of “excellent” young star loved by Nuno

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Barnaby Lane
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West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo. (REUTERS/Tony O Brien)
West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo. (REUTERS/Tony O Brien)

West Ham United continue to produce and sign some of the most exciting young prospects in English football — and this season, a handful are finally breaking through.

Summer recruits Mateus Fernandes and Soungoutou Magassa (both 22) have started to impress in midfield, while El Hadji Malick Diouf, just 20, has arguably been the club’s standout performer so far with his dynamic displays from left-back.

Elsewhere, homegrown duo Oliver Scarles and Freddie Potts are beginning to earn valuable minutes, underlining the sense that the next generation at West Ham is something special.

And now, another promising talent — Mohamadou Kanté — is attracting major attention ahead of the January window.

Multiple Clubs Make Contact Over Mohamadou Kanté

Mohamadou Kanté. (West Ham United)
Mohamadou Kanté. (West Ham United)

According to Football Insider, several clubs have approached West Ham regarding the potential availability of Mohamadou Kanté in January.

The 20-year-old midfielder is reportedly being tracked by multiple Championship sides, who are exploring both loan and permanent deals for the young talent.

Kanté has been training with the first team in recent weeks and is believed to be close to a senior breakthrough under Nuno Espírito Santo, who is said to be an admirer of his abilities. Scouts from across the Championship have been keeping close tabs on his progress, impressed by his form for West Ham’s Under-21s.

Described as “excellent” by Academy Manager Kenny Brown, Kanté has been a standout performer this season — registering four goals and three assists across the Premier League 2, EFL Trophy, and National League Cup.

The creative midfielder recently signed a long-term deal keeping him at the London Stadium until 2031, underlining the club’s belief in his potential.

While West Ham are unlikely to sanction a permanent exit, a loan move in January could be considered to help Kanté gain first-team experience and accelerate his development — a move that could benefit both player and club in the long run.

“There might be a chance…”: Source provides update on future of West Ham “talisman” amid Liverpool links

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Barnaby Lane
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West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paqueta. (REUTERS/Scott Heppell)
West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paqueta. (REUTERS/Scott Heppell)

West Ham United have shown flickers of recovery under Nuno Espírito Santo, securing back-to-back Premier League victories to spark a glimmer of hope in what has otherwise been a turbulent campaign.

A 3–1 win over Newcastle United was followed by a thrilling 3–2 triumph over Burnley at the London Stadium, with goals from Callum Wilson, Tomas Soucek, and Kyle Walker-Peters sealing consecutive victories for the first time this season.

Despite that, the Hammers still sit 18th in the table, meaning the fight for survival is far from over.

As January approaches, much of the focus will be on strengthening key areas — but just as crucial will be keeping hold of their top players, with star forward Jarrod Bowen once again linked with a move away.

Bowen to Stay at West Ham

West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen. (Reuters/Andrew Boyers)
West Ham United’s Jarrod Bowen. (Reuters/Andrew Boyers)

According to Football Insider, Jarrod Bowen is “content” at West Ham and is not expected to leave the club anytime soon — despite persistent interest from Liverpool.

The report notes that the winger’s stance remains unchanged from earlier this season, when sources confirmed that a move away was not on the cards. However, with the Hammers battling relegation, the situation could shift depending on how the campaign unfolds.

Speaking on the Inside Track podcast, journalist Peter O’Rourke said: “I don’t think he’ll be sold in the near future.

“There’s definitely no chance he’ll move in January because they will need Jarrod Bowen to try and help them stay up in the Premier League.

“He is the club captain, he is the talisman, he’s been top scorer for the last four years. So, he’s definitely not for sale in January.”

O’Rourke did, however, admit that circumstances could change if the club’s Premier League status is in jeopardy.

“Things might change in some way, you just don’t know,” he said. “If West Ham were to suffer relegation, then there might be a chance that Jarrod Bowen could move on.”

For now, that will come as a major boost for Nuno Espírito Santo and West Ham fans alike — with their talismanic forward fully committed to the club’s survival fight.

Supercomputer predicts West Ham’s final Premier League position this season as relegation battle intensifies

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Jamie Freeman
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The importance of West Ham‘s 3-2 home victory over Burnley on Saturday cannot be understated.

A defeat would’ve left West Ham at least four points from safety with fixtures against Bournemouth, Liverpool, Man United, Brighton, Aston Villa and Manchester City coming up after the international break.

Instead, the Nuno Espirito Santo‘s side only remain in the bottom three on goal difference and there is a renewed sense of optimism surrounding the club.

Back-to-back home wins against Newcastle and the Clarets have given everyone associated with West Ham hope that things are beginning to turn around after a disappointing start to the season, which ultimately led to Graham Potter losing his job a little over a month after the campaign begun.

Following the losses to Brentford and Leeds, many believed West Ham were sleepwalking towards the Championship, but now there’s hope of a revival which will ultimately lead to the Hammers climbing up the Premier League table before long.

West Ham still have a long way to go

Despite all the positivity surrounding the team’s recent uptick in form, it would be naive to think it’s all going to be plain sailing for Nuno’s side from this point.

There are still plenty of improvements needed and the upcoming fixtures represent a very difficult period in the club’s season.

But Opta’s Supercomputer believes West Ham’s chances of Premier League survival have improved markedly over the past two weeks.

It is now predicting a 17th placed finish for the Hammers. A finish like that still represents a very real possibility of relegation come May and it’s clear Nuno’s players will have a fight on their hands if they’re to improve on that over the coming months.

According to the updated predictions, West Ham’s chances of relegation now stand at 40.53%, with Burnley, Leeds and basement club Wolves now expected to return to the Championship.

On the basis of current form, the predictions make a lot of sense, but it would be far more reassuring if the Hammers were able to improve on that predicted final position and chances of relegation in the coming weeks.

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