Potter acknowledged the challenges of the January window, noting that signing a player is easy, but finding the right one is difficult. “I think the club and the board and the chairman have been fantastic really supportive, wanting to help,” he told reporters.

Graham Potter's third Premier League game in charge of West Ham is a win away to Champions League side Aston Villa despite the absences of two center backs, two center forwards, and Jarrod Bowen.

According to Record, West Ham have revived their interest in Benfica striker Arthur Cabral and could close a deal to sign the Brazilian in the coming days. The Hammers are reportedly preparing to submit an initial €18m (£15m) bid with an additional €2m (£1.5m) in bonuses.

West Ham United would need to agree to a buy option of at least £60 million if they were to sign Brighton and Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson on loan, according to TBR Football. West Ham have been in the hunt for a striker all month.