da cassino online： One of the most ambitious Premier League clubs is undoubtedly West Ham United. T
da bet nacional： he London club have wasted no time this summer in going all-out to bring in some big names.
Having achieved a strong 7th place finish last season, the club may be looking do one better in the coming season, despite the extra strong competition this coming season.
One thing that may set the Hammers apart from the top four may be their lack of a top striker, someone who can grab the 20 goals+ needed to push towards the Premier League summit in the coming years.
The Club’s Stature
Despite being a household name to English fans everywhere, West Ham don’t compare in stature to many of the clubs that they rival for forwards’ signatures.
West Ham fans mustn’t take this as an attack on what is clearly a very large club, but with all due respect, when rivalling some of Europe’s elite for the transfer of a top European player, they are already one step behind their rivals.
Even in England, clubs like Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool already carry such big names that they are sure to be an attractive prospect for any sought after talent.
This isn’t to say they can’t attract players, because of course they can. However, it may mean they have to offer a great deal more by way of alternative incentives.
The Lack of Champions League Football
Despite a superb season, the fact of the matter is that they won’t be playing in the Champions League this season, which could prove to be a stumbling block for several players.
One thing most high profile clubs can offer is Champions League football. I use the example of Alexander Lacazette who will be looking to play at the top level of European football, and while he may succeed at West Ham, one may suspect he would rather try his hand at Arsenal or Tottenham.
However, as Manchester United have proven, Champions League isn’t everything when it comes to transfers. They have managed to attract Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrikh Mkhitrayan and potentially even Paul Pogba, with Jose Mourinho coming in to fill the manager position.
One might argue that this is down to their stature and financial dominance, but the fact remains that they have made successful signings despite the lack of Champions League football.
Finance
In this day and age, no Premier League club is poor or struggling financially, but the difference lies in a club’s willingness to spend the vast riches they have amassed.
For example, despite the chip that many wear on their shoulders when it comes to spending money, Manchester City have seen nothing but success for the most part as they have gone out and bought the best players.
Leicester’s success last season may convince teams that they don’t need to spend, and while this approach may work for some, it could be disastrous for others.
It was rumoured that when the Hammers went in for former forward Carlos Tevez, they were horrified at his £250,000-a-week wage demands. Obviously, in this case, these demands seem extortionate to say the least. The point being, sometimes teams have to pay for the best, or settle for weaker options.
Even when Robin Van Persie beccame available, the club rejected him, despite his reduced wage demands. This seems surprising considering he is arguably one of the best forwards the Premier League has seen. David Gold and David Sullivan may have to get their cheque book out over the summer, and will have to get used to it if they desire long-term success as much as they say they do.
However, it might be ok…
With the arrival of Carlos Bacca supposedly imminent for a fee of approximately £27million, it may prove that the owners are willing to spend. They will reportedly have to match the wage demands of Bacca, which will be similar to those of Hammers’ superstar Dimitri Payet, whose form will likely once again be pivotal to any success the club have next season.
However, having impressed at the European Championships they may face a tough task to keep hold of the Frenchman.
Alongside this, moving into a new stadium may prove to be the catalyst for West Ham’s rise in English football. The fans can also be positive about the signings of Harvard Nordtveit and Sofiane Feghouli, who are sure to be real assets to the club.
In the end, though, a lot will surely rest on the ability of the club to secure the signature of a top quality striker this summer, a task which has thus far proven problematic for the London club.
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