"WestHamUnited are reportedly preparing a significant investment in defensive reinforcement this January, with the club planning to allocate the full transfer fee received from the sale of NayefAguerd towards the signing of a new centre-back. According to Claret & Hugh, the Hammers are ready to re-enter the market for a four-way battle to secure defensive reinforcements and the player they are targeting is Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell."
"West Ham now face a recruitment market crowded with clubs seeking centre-backs, thus the urgency to deploy the full Aguerd fee in a timely manner. A source confirmed to Claret & Hugh: Yes, he [Cresswell] is one of the targets. But Everton are interested and like I said before, the relegation clause could be an issue. This move shows that West Ham see central defense as a priority upgrade area rather than a secondary concern."
West Ham plan to allocate the full transfer fee from Nayef Aguerd's sale to sign Toulouse centre-back Charlie Cresswell in the January window. The club aims to re-enter a crowded market and faces a four-club competition for defensive reinforcements. Defensive struggles have left West Ham conceding 16 league goals and sitting 19th with a -16 goal difference despite managerial change to Nuno Espirito Santo. A source confirmed Cresswell is a target but noted Everton interest and a potential relegation clause could complicate negotiations. Cresswell's aerial presence and defensive maturity are cited as qualities that could stabilize the back line and improve results.
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