West Ham launch exciting £36m double raid for Kyle Macaulay’s Bundesliga targets

West Ham United are actively pursuing a £36 million double deal for two Bundesliga players identified by Kyle Macaulay, aiming to revitalize their transfer window after a slowdown following the signings of El Hadji Malick Diouf and Kyle Walker-Peters. With the Premier League season starting in under three weeks, manager Graham Potter faces pressure to complete his squad rebuild, having previously expressed a desire for summer signings to be finalized before pre-season.

Financial constraints have complicated West Ham's plans, as club owners emphasized the need to sell players before making new acquisitions. The controversial sale of Mohammed Kudus to Tottenham Hotspur has provided transfer funds, but the club is struggling to utilize these resources effectively. Negotiations are ongoing with Liverpool for midfielders Harvey Elliott and Tyler Morton, while Manchester City's James McAtee remains a strong target.

Goalkeeper recruitment is a critical priority following Alphonse Areola's unconvincing performance in a 2-1 pre-season loss to Manchester United, where he was at fault for both goals. Primary targets Mads Hermansen (Leicester City) and Zion Suzuki (Parma) face obstacles, with Newcastle United competing for Hermansen's signature.

Midfield and attacking reinforcements are urgently required, with Potter's current options deemed inadequate after the Manchester United friendly exposed issues with speed, mobility, and creativity. James Ward-Prowse was criticized for overly conservative passing, while Guido Rodriguez appears unsuited to the Premier League's intensity.