West Ham United were very busy in this year’s summer window, adding no less than nine new additions to the squad.
Whether Sam Allardyce is happy with his recent signings of Morgan Amalfitano, Aaron Cresswell, Carl Jenkinson, Cheikhou Kouyate, Diego Poyet, Daifra Sakho, Alex Song, Enner Valencia, and Mauro Zarate or not, only time will tell.
However, as with every window, there is a chance for clubs to evaluate their performance and make the nessesary changes. So, here are SIX players West Ham United could make a move for in January.
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Vedad Ibisevic
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Name: Vedad Ibisevic
Age: 30
Position: Striker
Nationality: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Club: Stuttgart
Price: £7 – £10 million
Vedad Ibisevic was linked to West Ham United throughout the summer but a solid move failed to materialize, opting for Sam Allardyce to make other signings instead.
However, another experienced striker to add to his already competitive forward line could very well benefit his team. Ibisevic also managed to score one goal for his nation at the World Cup from his three group stage games.
Anthony Reveillere
Name: Anthony Reveillere
Age: 34
Position: Right Back
Nationality: France
Club: Free Agent
Price: None
Anthony Reveillere is currently a free agent and West Ham United could really do with his experience along the full back positions. Signing a back-up could keep the squad fresh as well as provide the current group of players some friendly competition.
He also played a major part for his country, rising through from the France Under-17 side all the way to the senior squad where he made 20 appearances managing to score one goal.
Peter Crouch
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Name: Peter Crouch
Age: 33
Position: Striker
Nationality: England
Club: Stoke City
Price: £3 – £6 million
The recent addition of both Bojan and Mame Biram Diouf looks to Stoke City could spell trouble for Peter Crouch as Sam Allardyce is said to have been targeting the towering forward for his attack.
He has been on the move throughout his career, enjoying spells with Tottenham Hotspur, Queens Park Rangers, Aston Villa, Norwich City, Southampton, Liverpool, Portsmouth, and is currently playing for Stoke. His tall presence in the penalty box has always been a hassle for opponent defenders.
Philipp Wollscheid
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Name: Philipp Wollscheid
Age: 25
Position: Centre-Back
Nationality: Germany
Club: FSV Mainz 05 (on loan from Bayer Leverkusen)
Price: £5 – £7 million
Sam Allardyce is believed to have been tracking the likes of Philipp Wollscheid who aided his side to a fourth place finish last season before being loaned out.
His physical capabilities make him a very strong defender earning him a call up to the German national team. With West Ham needed some extra defensive cover, trying to lure him to Upton Park for about £7million could be a great buy.
Jermain Defoe
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Name: Jermain Defoe
Age: 31
Position: Striker
Nationality: England
Club: Toronto FC
Price: £5 – £7 million
Jermain Defoe became a transfer target for a host of Premier League clubs on deadline day after it was said he wanted to return to England after less than a year playing in the MLS.
The English striker has already showcased his scoring abilities throughout his career as Sam Allardyce could very well be open to planning a January move for the prolific goal scorer.
Ludovic Obraniak
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Name: Ludovic Obraniak
Age: 29
Position: Attacking Midfield
Nationality: Poland
Club: Werder Bremen
Price: £5 – £7 million
Ludovic Obraniak recently revealed that he was close to a switch to either Sunderland or West Ham United as he was beginning to find first time places at Werder Bremen hard to come by.
He also admitted to wanting to leave the German side, which will surely be seen as good news to Sam Allaryce as a January move could be edging closer.
