West Ham United’s Alarming £710,000 per Minute Bill Raises Serious Concerns
West Ham United’s recent struggles on the pitch have been well-documented, but a staggering statistic has emerged that highlights the club’s alarming lack of value for money. The Hammers’ £710,000 per minute bill for two of their summer signings is a damning indictment of the club’s recruitment strategy.
The signings of Niclas Fullkrug and Luis Guilherme from Borussia Dortmund and Palmeiras respectively, for a combined £52.5 million, raised eyebrows at the time. However, the duo’s lack of impact on the pitch has been nothing short of astonishing.
Fullkrug, in particular, has been plagued by injury problems, while Guilherme has struggled to adapt to the Premier League. The Brazilian’s performances have been underwhelming, to say the least, and his lack of pace and power has been exposed time and time again.
The fact that the duo have played just 74 minutes of Premier League football between them is a shocking statistic. It works out at a staggering £710,000 per minute, a sum that is nothing short of obscene.
This alarming lack of value for money raises serious concerns about West Ham’s recruitment strategy. The club’s director of football, Tim Steidten, has come under fire for his role in the signings, and it is difficult to argue with the criticism.
Steidten’s failure to deliver value for money is a major concern, and it is an issue that needs to be addressed urgently. The club’s owners, David Sullivan and David Gold, must take a long, hard look at the club’s recruitment strategy and ask themselves whether Steidten is the right man for the job.
The fact that West Ham are struggling on the pitch is bad enough, but the fact that they are hemorrhaging money on underperforming players is nothing short of catastrophic. Something needs to change, and fast, or else the club risks falling even further behind their rivals.
In other news, West Ham’s predicted starting XI to face Newcastle has been revealed, with Danny Ings and Carlos Soler set to start. The Hammers are desperate for a win, and manager Julen Lopetegui will be hoping that his team can deliver.
However, with Newcastle in fine form, it will be a tough ask for West Ham. The Magpies have won three on the bounce, and their confidence will be sky-high.
West Ham, on the other hand, are struggling to find any sort of consistency. They have been plagued by injuries and suspensions, and their squad is looking increasingly threadbare.
Despite the challenges they face, West Ham must find a way to win. Anything less than three points will be a disaster, and it could spell the end for Lopetegui.
The pressure is on, and it will be fascinating to see how West Ham respond. One thing is for sure, though – they cannot afford to keep hemorrhaging money on underperforming players. Something needs to change, and fast.
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