Even though West Ham was connected to several possible successors for Said Benrahma and Pablo Fornals, who were leaving, the club finally decided not to make any permanent additions during the January transfer window. They are still without a victory in 2024, which has already come back to haunt them and made it clear that a significant rebuild is needed.
Many names were mentioned, but Jack Clarke of Sunderland appeared to come up somewhat frequently. The former Tottenham winger was linked to both West Ham and Lazio in January. He has managed 19 goal involvements in 33 Championship outings this season.
His £20 million price tag is thought to have turned the Hammers down on any possible deal because of their tight budget. According to Football Insider, the East London team will have to fight for the signature of the Black Cat, but they might be willing to accomodate his demands in the summer.
It appears that Southampton and Crystal Palace are also keeping an eye on his circumstances, with the latter only prepared to make a Given how miserable his time at Tottenham was, several have expressed doubts about his ability to succeed in the Premier League. But it’s crucial to keep in mind how far he’s come since then and how much better his whole game has become. If given the opportunity to acclimate to the highest level of football, he has the potential to be a tremendous addition to West Ham’s team.
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