Football | Transfer Negotiations between Chelsea and West Ham

Could Chelsea and West Ham be about to exchange players?

Keep your eye on these interesting developments 

Author | James P

Chelsea have been presented with the opportunity to sign West Ham United forward Mohammed Kudus.  The 24-year-old Ghanaian, who joined the Hammers from Ajax in 2023 for £38 million, has made a d impact in the Premier League.  

In his debut season, Kudus contributed 14 goals across all competitions, including eight in the league, and led the Premier League in successful dribbles with 124.

His second season was less successful but he still has admirers across the league. 

Who else could be moving clubs?

During discussions between the two clubs, West Ham inquired about the availability of Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez.  Sánchez previously worked with West Ham manager Graham Potter during their time at Brighton.  

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Chelsea looking to strengthen before Club World Cup

Chelsea are actively seeking to strengthen their goalkeeping options and have identified AC Milan's Mike Maignan as a primary target.  Maignan has reportedly expressed a desire to move to Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea aim to finalize a deal before departing for the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States next week  .

In addition to potential changes in goal, Chelsea have bolstered their attacking lineup by signing 22-year-old forward Liam Delap from Ipswich Town for £30 million.  They are also monitoring Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens as a prospective addition to their attacking options  .

As the summer transfer window progresses, Chelsea's interest in Kudus reflects their ongoing efforts to enhance the squad under manager Enzo Maresca.  While no formal agreement has been reached, the club is evaluating the potential acquisition as part of their broader strategy to compete at the highest levels domestically and in Europe.

What are West Ham looking for?

After a disappointing campaign, Graham Potter will be desperate to strengthen the West Ham squad this summer. If they can secure a reasonable fee for Kudus, they might be able to reinforce other areas of the pitch. They have been linked with the now former Chelsea loanee, Jadon Sancho.

Another centre-back and a defensive midfielder would also come in handy at the London Stadium. Perhaps Chelsea’s huge squad could prove a useful source for further signings.