West Ham United have set their sights on Troyes midfielder Martin Adeline as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of a potential promotion push from the Championship. The 22-year-old playmaker played a pivotal role in helping Troyes secure promotion to Ligue 1 last season, contributing 11 goals and 13 assists across all competitions.
Interest in Adeline
The Hammers are keen to add a creative midfielder who can orchestrate play from the centre of the park. Adeline, a France U20 international, has drawn praise for his performances and is seen as an ideal candidate to fill that role. However, he may be tempted to remain with Troyes, who are part of the City Football Group and aiming to establish themselves in the French top flight.
Planned Squad Overhaul
West Ham are preparing for a major squad rebuild following their relegation from the Premier League. The club expects to sell several key players to generate funds, with Mateus Fernandes attracting interest from Manchester United, Arsenal, and Paris Saint-Germain. The Hammers hope to secure bids of around £80 million for the Portuguese midfielder, though offers closer to £50 million may be more realistic.
Other players expected to be sold include Soungoutou Magassa, Crysencio Summerville, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Jean Clair Todibo, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Taty Castellanos, and Edson Alvarez. The club aims to raise over £100 million through these sales.
Backroom Changes
The club's head of technical recruitment, Max Hahn, resigned last week, citing the desire to step away following relegation. West Ham are now looking to appoint a sporting director within the next week to oversee the club's restructuring and recruitment strategy.
