West Ham’s January clear-out looks increasingly inevitable, with Guido Rodríguez edging closer to the exit door.
The Argentine midfielder has struggled for minutes all season and, with his contract entering its final six months, the club are keen to move him on before his value disappears altogether.
Interest is building around the 31-year-old.
Juventus have been monitoring his situation closely, while , according to Football Insider, Brazilian side Grêmio are also exploring the possibility of bringing Rodríguez back to South America.
From the player’s perspective, a fresh start makes sense. He is determined to remain visible at the highest level as he chases a place in Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina squad for the next World Cup, something that has looked unlikely given his limited role at the London Stadium.
With Rodríguez open to leaving and West Ham actively listening to offers, the Hammers are already planning for life without him — and a potential successor is firmly on their radar.
West Ham Bid for Touré
West Ham’s recruitment drive is far from over despite already adding two new strikers this month. Nuno Espírito Santo is still pushing for reinforcements in midfield and defence, and a young defensive midfielder now appears close to becoming the club’s next arrival.
Alpha Touré has quickly emerged as a serious target, and West Ham’s interest has moved beyond scouting.
According to L’Équipe, the Hammers have submitted a £6 million bid for the 19-year-old Metz midfielder.
Touré is viewed as a high-upside option: energetic, physically strong and blessed with the pace required to cope with the Premier League’s intensity. Those attributes have made him stand out despite Metz’s struggles, and West Ham believe he could develop rapidly in England.
In the current market, £6 million represents a relatively low-risk outlay. For a player of Touré’s age, profile and potential, it is a gamble the Hammers appear willing to take — especially if Rodríguez’s departure is confirmed.
