West Ham on 'red alert' over Leon Goretzka's situation at Bayern Munich
West Ham United's intense investments since the summer transfer The transfer windows have not exactly worked out how Julen Lopetegui would have liked, with the Hammers lacking chemistry in all areas and consequently having won just one of four games. Premier League matches so far.
They assume Chelsea Next up is a fixture they will be second favourites to win, and a 20% success rate in his first five league games in charge would understandably put the manager under pressure.
However, West Ham continue to be linked with a number of players for more ambitious transfers before January, with Leon Goretzka the latest name to be associated with them. The Sun has affirmed that West Ham are on 'red alert' over the German's situation at Bayern Munich and are considering an ambitious move for the midfielder.
Goretzka faces an uncertain future at the Allianz Arena after being left out of Vincent Kompany's plans and with no guarantees of improving his performance under the Belgian, so an exit in January is on the table.
The report adds that West Ham are a “long-standing admirer” of Goretzka but face competition from Manchester UnitedThe German's assessment on Transfermarkt His price tag is £25m and his contract expires in 2026, so the Premier League duo could sign him for a bargain.
Change is unlikely to happen in January
Goretzka is unlikely to be granted a move away from Bayern Munich in January, as Vincent Kompany would not want to compromise the depth of his squad without signing a capable replacement, especially when the player in question is someone as experienced and influential as the former Schalke midfielder.
West Ham will also be hesitant to spend a sizeable sum on a player in the winter amid concerns they could breach the Premier League's Financial Fair Play rules by spending beyond their means.
Furthermore, Goreztka's wages, which amount to £273,000 per week, are also likely to be a deterrent for the Hammers in their potential pursuit of the German. Manchester United could also be in the mix and for the midfielder, it may be a more fruitful destination compared to West Ham as he joins from Bayern.
Only time will tell what becomes of the 29-year-old, but having played just 10 minutes in all competitions this summer, it's fair to say he probably already has one foot out of Bayern Munich.
