Some expressed some pessimism over Tim Steidten and his recruitment strategy during the first part of the transfer window, but those critics have been silenced.

Not only has he completed the signings the club needed to make, but he’s done so with some exceptional players, ones that are surprising he even managed to pull off.

In particular, the signing of Jean-Clair Todibo was a massive surprise to many, The Frenchman had turned down a move to East London, despite Nice accepting a deal, as he was desperate to join Juventus, but Steidten smelt the slightest scepticism from Todibo’s camp and he pounced.

Unbelievably, he could be about to repeat this in an eerily similar fashion. Youssouf Fofana is someone the Hammers have held interest in since last Summer, and they attempted to sign him earlier in the window. While Monaco had reportedly accepted a bid, the midfielder refused the move as he wanted to go to AC Milan.

However, much like their fellow Italian’s, L’equipe reports that there is growing doubt that they will match the French side’s €35 million evaluation. This could open up the opportunity for the Irpns to swoop in.

Obviously, there’s nothing concrete to suggest this just yet, but it really wouldn’t be a surprise. West Ham fans can only hope as it would be yet another dream signing in a window full of them