West Ham Struggles With Transfer Limits After Poor Season Start

West Ham United head coach Graham Potter has openly acknowledged the challenges the club faces following a poor start to the season highlighted by a 3-0 defeat to Sunderland. Potter emphasized the need for strategic acquisitions, warning that signing players is easy but finding the right ones is difficult, especially given the club's financial constraints and previous costly transfer mistakes. Despite bringing in new players like El Hadji Malick Diouf, Mads Hermansen, Kyle Walker-Peters, and Callum Wilson, the squad still lacks depth after the departures of key players, including Mohammed Kudus whose £55 million move to Tottenham significantly impacted the team. Potter stressed the importance of making responsible decisions within West Ham’s budget to strengthen the squad before the transfer window closes, aiming for a few "silver bullets" rather than quick fixes. Among the potential signings linked to West Ham is Chelsea veteran Raheem Sterling, though his high price and recent inconsistent performances make him a risky option. Overall, Potter remains focused on improving team performance while navigating the club’s financial limitations and transfer market challenges.