Exclusive: West Ham could sign South American star in 2025, deal made easier thanks to Daniel Kretinsky
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West Ham were busy in the summer transfer window under Julen Lopetegui and Tim Steidten, making ten new signings.
The Hammers made several expensive moves, such as the £40m signing of Max Kilman, a £25m deal for Crysencio Summerville and a £27m swoop for Niclas Fullkrug.
Mark Schwarzer rates Fullkrug highly, and even dubbed the German as the most exciting signing in the Premier League during the summer.
Unfortunately, Julen Lopetegui has only overseen one win in six Premier League games with these new talents in east London.
| Position | Team | PlayedMP | WonW | DrawnD | LostL | ForGF | AgainstGA | DiffGD | PointsPts |
| 11 | B’mouthBournemouth | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 8 |
| 12 | BrentfordBrentford | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 7 |
| 13 | Man UtdManchester United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 7 |
| 14 | West HamWest Ham | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 5 |
| 15 | IpswichIpswich | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 4 |
| 16 | EvertonEverton | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 15 | -8 | 4 |
Now – despite huge investment over the summer – TBR Football have been told that West Ham are looking to make further additions, with one of Daniel Kretinsky’s Sparta Prague stars on the radar.
West Ham want Sparta Prague No.17 Angelo Preciado
TBR Football understand that West Ham are already lining up replacements for Vladimir Coufal when the Czech Republic international’s contract expires in July 2025, and are closely monitoring Angelo Preciado.
It is believed that West Ham will allow Coufal to depart the London Stadium as soon as January 2025 if he wishes to do so, with Besiktas one of the sides who looked to sign the 32-year-old over the summer.
Sources have also informed TBR Football that a deal for Preciado would “not be difficult” to complete, as the aforementioned Kretinsky, who co-owns West Ham, owns Sparta Prague, so there is a concrete link between the two sides.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka may be concerned by Tim Steidten plan
West Ham signed Aaron Wan-Bissaka in a £15m move from Manchester United back in August, with the starting XI in need of a new right-back.
Therefore, Steidten – Director of Football – only needs to find someone who can provide cover for the Londoner, although the pedigree of the Sparta Prague No.17 might concern Wan-Bissaka, who West Ham feel was a bargain.
Preciado boasts 44 caps for Ecuador, is just 26 years of age and also holds experience in the UEFA Champions League, as well as the UEFA Europa League.
Therefore, we doubt the South American would be willing to sacrifice a starting role at Sparta Prague to play second fiddle to Wan-Bissaka, so if this deal materialises, the Crystal Palace academy graduate may end up fearing for his position.
Nevertheless, competition for places is needed at any football club, or else players can become complacent, so West Ham fans should welcome a battle in the right-back department.
