Lopetegui prioritizes the signing of Brais Méndez at West Ham

Julen Lopetegui is reportedly prioritizing signing Real Sociedad star Brais Méndez in western ham United, according to Spanish media Transfers.

After being named the new manager to succeed David Moyes last summer, Lopetegui was given money to spend in recent years. transfer window.

He signed Jean-Clair Todibo and Max Kilman to strengthen the defence, while Niclas Fullkrug and Crysencio Summerville joined to reinforce the front line. Guido Rodríguez was brought in on a free transfer to reinforce the engine room and Carlos Soler also arrived from PSG at the end of the window on loan.

But the Hammers have had a difficult start to this season, sitting 14th in the table with 19 points from 16 games.

Now, Transfers They claim that Lopetegui wants to change West Ham's fortunes by adding more firepower to the team in the upcoming January window and have identified Méndez as the “priority” target.

Mendez to West Ham

The Spanish coach has even insisted to the hierarchy of the east London club on the importance of strengthening the midfield with the signing of the 27-year-old player.

The midfielder has a contract until 2028 at the Reale Arena, but Real Sociedad is willing to sell him if they receive an offer close to the player's market value, which is around 33 million pounds – from his possible suitors such as West Ham.

The Real Sociedad star is a left-footed player and is comfortable playing in the attacking midfield position, but is also efficient in the box-to-box role. He is technically sound, can make passes between the lines, is efficient on set pieces and also works hard out of possession.

Mendez is a talented player and would be an excellent acquisition for West Ham if they buy him. However, it will be interesting to see if the Hammers ultimately opt to sign him next month.

Meanwhile, after consecutive losses against Arsenal and Leicester City, the pressure was high on Lopetegui and it was even reported that West Ham were planning to part ways with him.

However, after accumulating four points in the last two games, the pressure has been relieved a little from their shoulders at the moment. But they will have to continue earning points in the next matches to keep their position.