West Ham United made a strong push to transfer out a particular player during the summer window, but ultimately, the effort was unsuccessful.
Since Julen Lopetegui took over as head coach on July 1st, West Ham has undergone significant changes. Lopetegui’s arrival sparked a major overhaul at the London Stadium, leading to several high-profile signings. With these additions, the squad now seems well-equipped to compete for European qualification. The transformation extended beyond just the playing staff; Lopetegui also made substantial behind-the-scenes adjustments, including reducing the players’ days off.
Given the substantial backing Lopetegui has received, expectations for the team are high. However, there could have been even more new faces in the squad if one particular player had been moved on during the transfer window. Despite the club’s efforts, this player remained at the London Stadium.
The Need to Move Danny Ings
The summer transfer window was particularly busy for West Ham. Nine new players joined the squad, with several others departing. On deadline day, the club managed to arrange multiple loan deals but struggled to find a new club for one player in particular.
According to a senior source at West Ham, the club was keen to part ways with Danny Ings. Speaking to Claret and Hugh, the source revealed, “We needed Ings out, and he didn’t want to go anywhere,” in response to a question about a reported deadline day bid for Jhon Duran.
This revelation is not surprising. Since joining West Ham from Aston Villa in January 2023, Ings has made little impact, scoring just four goals in 53 appearances. Despite rumors suggesting he could still leave for a club in countries where the transfer window is still open, such as Holland, Portugal, or Turkey, it appears the 32-year-old has no plans to exit the London Stadium.
Danny Ings: A Disappointing Signing
Danny Ings has proven to be a disappointing acquisition for West Ham. Many fans foresaw this outcome when David Moyes decided to bring him to the club for £15 million in January 2023. Ings’ playing style never quite fit with West Ham’s approach, particularly under Moyes, and his physical decline at the top level has become apparent.
Since his arrival, Ings has only managed to score four goals, which underscores the poor value of his signing. Offloading him during the summer should have been a priority for the club, but they were unable to achieve that goal.
With his contract set to expire in the summer of 2025, it seems Ings will remain with West Ham until then. Fans can only hope that he will contribute something meaningful to the team before his time at the club ends.