“It Won’t Happen” | ITK Rules Out Completely Defender Move. West Ham United have ruled out a potential move for former Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels according to ExWHUemployee.
Hummels, 35, is a free agent following his exit from Dortmund earlier this summer.
The Hammers have been active in the transfer market this summer, bolstering their squad with a number of new signings. However, the club have decided against pursuing a deal for the experienced German centre-back.
Manager Julen Lopetegui appears to be prioritising younger, more mobile defenders as he looks to implement a new style of play at West Ham. Hummels, while undoubtedly a talented player, does not fit the profile the club is seeking at this time.
On a reported £140,000-a-week at Dortmund, Hummels will likely be looking for a similar wage at his new club in what will surely be the final major deal of his career.
With the transfer window drawing to a close, West Ham will continue to explore other defensive options as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of the new Premier League season.
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The Hammers were eyeing a striker this summer and secured the services of the Germany international. The 31-year-old arrives at the London Stadium for a fee in the region of £27.5million, according to Sky Sports.
McCoist told talkSPORT: “I have no doubt he would score goals in the top-flight in England. I like him.
“I don’t like using the term old-fashioned centre-forward. But he’s a proper centre-forward.
“He brings people into play, can go in behind, powerful, attacks things in the box. I think he’d be a tremendous signing for somebody.”
West Ham may continue to play a direct brand of football under Julen Lopetegui
The signing of Fullkrug could potentially lead to a shift in Julen Lopetegui’s preferred style of play, moving towards a more direct approach.
The Germany international, known for his aerial prowess and physical presence, could encourage the team to play more long balls and crosses into the box. This might disappoint fans who have become accustomed to Lopetegui’s possession-based, intricate style of football.
