West Ham Close In On Leicester Keeper Hermansen

West Ham United have shifted their focus from Botafogo's John Victor after talks collapsed and are finalizing an £18-20 million deal to sign Leicester City goalkeeper Mads Hermansen. Hermansen, aged 25, is valued for his strong performances last season and is considered well-suited to manager Graham Potter’s playing style. The club has been overhauling its squad following key departures, including Lukasz Fabianski, and has already added Callum Wilson, Kyle Walker-Peters, El Hadji Malick Diouf, and Jean-Clair Todibo. Alphonse Areola's inconsistent form prompted the search for a new first-choice goalkeeper. West Ham are also pursuing Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey, though his £40 million valuation and personal uncertainty have delayed progress. Villa's willingness to sell Ramsey is influenced by financial fair play rules and his playing time in the early season.