Stan Collymore praises West Ham for ‘great idea’ in transfer market

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West Ham United are currently one of the busiest Premier League sides on the transfer front, spinning a number of plates in the market.

The Hammers have signed Luis Guilherme, Wes Foderingham and Max Kilman in recent weeks, and more new arrivals could be on the way.

Crysencio Summerville is said to be nearing a move to West Ham, with the second part of his medical set for Friday morning.

Meanwhile, Aaron Wan-Bissaka has reportedly agreed terms with the Hammers, while talks are apparently ongoing for Niclas Fullkrug.

Stan Collymore has now spoken highly about West Ham’s transfer business so far this summer, describing one of their targets as a “great idea”.

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Stan Collymore likes idea of Niclas Fullkrug joining West Ham

Collymore, writing on CaughtOffside, has spoken highly of Fullkrug, saying he reminds him of an old-school British-type centre-forward.

The pundit also claimed that West Ham have usually been better off playing with a big man up front, which makes the 31-year-old a good fit for the Hammers.

“Fullkrug, I thought did well for Germany at the Euros and he harks back to a British type centre-forward,” wrote Collymore.

“West Ham have generally been more successful when they have a big man there (Andy Carroll/Michail Antonio), so I think that Jarrod Bowen and others playing off him is a great idea for West Ham.”

West Ham in talks over Fullkrug

West Ham certainly could do with a new striker to ease the goalscoring burden on the likes of Antonio and Bowen, and Fullkrug seems like a good shout for the Hammers.

The 31-year-old shone for Dortmund in their run to the Champions League final and scored for Germany at Euro 2024, so clearly he has what it takes to shine at the highest level.

As things stand, West Ham are said to be in talks with Dortmund over his transfer fee. At present, there’s some disagreement between their respective valuations.

Nevertheless, there’s still a fair bit of time to come to an agreement – deadline day isn’t until 30 August – so hopefully West Ham can get this deal over the line.