Many believed that Nayef Aguerd could be the perfect central defender for Julen Lopetegui’s tactics, given the Spaniard’s preference for possession-based play and agile, ball-playing center-backs. Unfortunately, it seems highly unlikely that Aguerd will remain at West Ham, as top sources reveal his determination to depart.
Despite footage of Aguerd celebrating with George Earthy after West Ham’s 3-1 win against Luton, any hopes of him staying were dashed when the club confirmed his intent to leave. Aguerd, who was pursued by David Moyes for over two years, has faced scrutiny regarding his suitability for the EPL. Nevertheless, some fans hoped he would thrive in a possession-based team under Lopetegui.
The £30 million defender is reportedly wanted by Saudi Pro League clubs and has recently changed agents to facilitate a move away from East London. In light of this, West Ham has prioritized signing two central defenders in the upcoming transfer window, a decision driven by the club’s defensive struggles this season.
With 71 goals conceded – a Premier League record for West Ham – and upcoming matches against strong opponents like Manchester City, the need for defensive reinforcements is clear. The club’s hierarchy, including Tim Steidten, Julen Lopetegui, and David Sullivan, are unified in their urgency to overhaul the team’s defense this summer.
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Let him stay moyes did not give him the chance
More spreading of the usual rumour manure. With a new head coach (Lopetegui is not going to be a manager) all players will be reassessed by the coach and club once Moyes has gone. Only then will anything even begin to happen regarding outgoing/incoming players. Absolute trash.
What's this about Downes saying he doesn't wanna play for us next season, that he wants to stay at Southampton 😮⚒️
Games are won or lost in midfield. Defenders, yes, but midfield also must be a priority. And we are still not absolutely sure whether it's Sullivan or Tim doing the business do we.
It’s a complete rebuild, worrying but also hopeful that a new manager, new system, new tactics could yield an improved squad with lots of opportunity for young players to break through 🤞🏻
David Moyes day?
At any other club this clown would have been sacked at least ten times over for the drubbings and just general negligence with the transfer window and signing loser players. He went for Philips and wanted to do the same with Maguire.
The board kept its promise and he’s still badly treated ??? What utter crap.
We’re finally rid of this totally inept clownasaurus. 🦖 🤡
Plyrs who dont show full commitment and desire dont deserve to play for west ham.
Each and every day it seems like this rebuild gets bigger and bigger 😅😮 its gonna be one hell of a summer wow! Definitely need to make use of these youngsters next season because i dont think its possible to sign all the players we need
There is a top defender in there somewhere without a doubt another of Moyes many sins buying a player that obviously does not fit Moyes idea of defending . I don't know how much the bad injury affected him but what I saw before the injury was complete class would like him to give it one more season with new coach as for Earthy he ghosted in like a seasoned pro he is a natural
Aguerd will really fit the J LO system as I think dino will …….any defence will suffer with the low block defensive approach we have been playing……. I hope the new manager arrives and gets to keep him as I think he has the skill and pace to thrive but if he is unhappy away from the pitch etc then let him go……but we do need 2 new cen backs with oggy and zouma will not work and not mobile enough
To be honest, I thought Areola should have got the hammer of the year award, just because of the amount of MOTMs he had to pull off. Close run thing though.
Gonzo, ithink that they might all be having a laugh with it saying things like my wife loves me so much see tells the world I'm the best😂
Thank god his moving on, he gives to much away and in my opinion not a central defender
Agree Ogbonna should be gone this summer, full respect tho, love Oggy – was watching images from the last game at Upton Park yesterday and there he was, still no hair n not looking much different but ye love Oggy..! Just have to say, ye okay, he has been not so great prior to Luton a few games but was amazing Vs Spurs and was it Brighton or Chelsea or Arsenal in the cup – he's had a few really good performances too ⚒️
Lets hope Zuma is moving on to slow, old cart horse
Dara O'Shea from Burnley?
North African footballers rarely work out in the Premier league. There are notable exceptions but they're mostly mosses. I wonder why that is?
Shame, I think he was Moyesed trying to defend for 90 minutes only having limited possession ourselves not his game it’s a shame lopetegui can’t get hold of him
The cynic in me believes Moyes deliberately left the squad in such bad shape, in the hope he’s successor fails miserably. Then him and all he’s media & ex pro pals can say we told you so.
Cold, rainy England where you get kicked every few minutes isn’t for everyone. I’m not surprised Nathan wants to go. I think he’s probably wanted out since the winter of his first season with us when he finally started playing.
And I hope the word striker isn’t even mentioned until 2 CBs, 2 starting CBs mind you, have been signed. And yeah, 2 isn’t enough. It’s a starting point. Zouma needs to be next season’s Oggy if we can’t move him on, and let’s face it we won’t be able to move in.
Aguerd is technically good enough to play a deep role in midfield..like John Stones occasionally at City..we should keep him. Moyes didn't have the innovation or attacking instinct to make use of good technically skillful players…Lopetegui will
Was looking back at some Roy Keane stuff from back in the day today and he so reminded me of Souček..!😮 Well it was the goal at the weekend tbh , I've seen Keane hit a few of them ⚒️
Moyes made SOOOOOO MANY mistakes.
Zeno Debast is the cb we want from Anderlecht he looks good played international for Belgium from u15 right up to senior level
Remember the ball he played to kudus for that goal against arsenal. He is a good footballer and I’d like his to stay. He can become a better defender
I actually rate Aguerd and think he's a good player, but does seem injury prone. He'd be better off going to Saudi and trying to bank as much cash as possible while he can. Shame to see him leave though,
Real shame. I think Aguerd would be great under J Lo’s system. I hope we don’t break the 80 goals barrier after the Citeh game.
Zouma is pony aswell
It would be terrible if Areola was to leave we certainly can’t be banking on Fab for a whole season imo
This is a just business as usual, another transfer window, more centre backs. I wonder if one will be Maguire? 🤣
I’m interested to see who else still leaves, if Loppy has as much appeal to the players as he does to Sullivan.
ogbonna remains good until there’s a turn of pace needed , feel for the guy
Powderpuff
Tosin / Jacob greaves / kilman & Alfie Dougherty or leif Davies would be major upgrades
If he wants to go then let him go!!! Just make sure we recoup most of the money we spent on him then get another decent centre back or two that wants to play for us 👍⚒️
Really hope he stays. We never used him to his strengths!
Be a shame too see him go, Great defender on his day
Can you tell me I must be crazy will any of the back room staff staying cheers mate
To get to the 'next level' we need to keep players like Aguerd and Kehrer to have healthy competition for places in a new look squad. We just need a coach to develop the qualities that got them recognised for their respective national teams. They certainly didn't look International pedigree under Moyes. I can see Kehrer in a back three and would like to try Aguerd as a CDM (as cover).
Lopetegui also wanted to sign Cresswell and Antonio when he was at Wolves. Two players over 33 years of age. Worrying
Nayef stays
Areola buries the hatchet w Bowen
Move on Ogbonna
Move on Zouma
Move on Cresswell
Move on Soucek
Move on Coufal (reluctantly)
Move on Fabianski
Philips goes back to Citeh
That’s a good amount of wages to play around with and heralds in the new era with a fully refreshed West Ham.
Gonzo when our you guys goin to start talking about the Lone player's coming back?? Would love to see Timo keher
Personally think Areola very unlucky not to get HOTY. In a strange way His stellar performances have maybe become negatively associated with ‘Moyesball’ and as the season has gone on and Moyes become more unpopular so has Areolas key role in the strategy.
Strange how our players dipped under Moyes
Im so glad he has gone
Another good player killed by Dave the Destroyer !