West Ham Agree Deals for Goalkeeper John Victor, Striker Callum Wilson

West Ham United have reached a verbal agreement to sign Brazilian goalkeeper John Victor from Botafogo for around £8.6 million, with the deal close to completion pending final paperwork and a medical. This signing addresses West Ham's need to replace veteran goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski and follows their active summer transfer activity, which also includes the arrivals of defenders El Hadji Malick Diouf, Kyle Walker-Peters, and striker Callum Wilson. Wilson, signed on a free transfer after leaving Newcastle, is expected to replace long-serving forward Michail Antonio, who departed after his contract expired. Despite West Ham's struggles in the 2024/25 season, finishing 14th, these reinforcements aim to strengthen the squad ahead of the new Premier League campaign. Meanwhile, Manchester United, who had also been linked with John Victor, now appear to be focusing on more experienced goalkeepers following his move to West Ham. West Ham's proactive transfer strategy under manager Graham Potter highlights their intent to improve both defensively and offensively after a challenging season.