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West Ham’s Koppen outlines January transfer plan with Nuno

West Ham’s January transfer plan is already taking shape, with Nils Koppen and Nuno Espírito Santo assessing where the squad could improve. The director of player recruitment expects a more selective approach following the club’s extensive summer rebuild. Speaking on…

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 7:43 PM
West Ham’s Koppen outlines January transfer plan with Nuno
Key Things to Know
  • Nils Koppen confirmed West Ham will take a selective approach during the January transfer window.
  • Koppen and manager Nuno Espírito Santo are assessing squad depth before finalizing any potential permanent or loan signings.
  • Recruitment staff will scout talent broadly before narrowing target lists in November and December.
The Story in 60 Seconds

West Ham United director of player recruitment Nils Koppen and manager Nuno Espírito Santo are formulating the club's January transfer window strategy. Speaking on the club's Iron Cast podcast, Koppen indicated that the team plans to adopt a selective approach following a major summer rebuild, stating that clubs typically do not want to conduct excessive business mid-season.

West Ham's recruitment department is actively scouting emerging talent broadly before narrowing potential targets in November and December. Koppen did not name specific transfer targets, noting that Nuno's ongoing squad assessments will determine the club's final recruitment priorities ahead of the January window.

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