West Ham Plan January Signings to Escape Relegation

West Ham United are bracing for a pivotal January transfer window as manager Nuno Espirito Santo seeks reinforcements to steer the club away from the Premier League relegation zone. The Hammers, currently 18th on goal difference after a dismal start to the 2025-26 season, have shown signs of recovery with consecutive home victories over Newcastle United and Burnley, but remain third from bottom with a minus-10 goal difference.

Nuno, appointed after Graham Potter's sacking in late September following just six wins in 25 matches, has overseen a mixed beginning with two wins, one draw, and three defeats in his six games. The Portuguese coach's arrival has injected hope, particularly after a poor opening where West Ham managed only one victory in their first nine league fixtures. "We need to strengthen if we are to improve in the second half of the season," Nuno has indicated through club statements, emphasizing the urgency of squad bolstering amid a tight survival scrap.

Central to the club's plans is addressing attacking deficiencies. Striker Niclas Fullkrug, signed for 27 million pounds from Borussia Dortmund two years ago, faces an uncertain future after a injury-plagued spell....