Another day, another seemingly missed target for West Ham United.
The Hammers have yet to sign a single player during this summer’s transfer window, despite the fact that the need for them to do so is growing.
There are only three weeks until the start of the 2023/24 Premier League season, and if the east Londoners want to be ready to attack the domestic competitions and the Europa League from the start, they must make new signings.
Unfortunately, the club appears to be paying the price for waiting until Declan Rice was sold before deciding which players to sign, and they may be forced to bring in bodies to pad out the squad rather than the signings that they truly desire.
One of them was AC Milan’s ex-Liverpool star Divock Origi, but according to Football Insider, he is now likely to end up in the Saudi Pro League.
The Italian giants have made the 6ft 2in striker available, but the Hammers and other suitors, Crystal Palace and Leeds United, are unlikely to be able to compete with the mega money reportedly on offer at Al Ettifaq.
Furthermore, the Saudi club is managed by the Belgian’s former teammate, Steven Gerrard, who will undoubtedly make a compelling case for the forward to join him in the Middle East.
