West Ham's Transfer Deadline Day Dilemma: Will Carlos Soler Join the Hammers?

West Ham United face a big problem during the final few days of the transfer window, with deadline day bearing down on us. Julen Lopetegui has made huge changes at West Ham already this summer, with eight new players having been brought in so far. With deadline day fast approaching, the Hammers squad is so close to being good enough to push for a top six finish. The West Ham fans are buzzing with excitement about what the future holds for us, and the Hammers boss has insisted that he’s after even more new signings. However, in order for that to be a reality, the Spaniard needs to get rid of some of the fringe players on huge salaries. If Lopetegui does manage to move on the likes of Kurt Zouma, Maxwel Cornet, Danny Ings and Nayef Aguerd before the transfer window slams shut, he definitely should be able to bring one or two more top quality signings to the London Stadium. That said, it’s very much up in the air right now as to whether he will be able to actually do that or not.

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Carlos Soler is believed to be firmly on the Hammers’ radar. In fact, it was claimed yesterday that the only reason holding up the deal to bring Carlos Soler to West Ham is the fact that we’re struggling to get rid of Nayef Aguerd to free up salary and squad space. Lopetegui is clearly keen to bolster his central midfield ranks before the transfer window closes in around 60 hours. However, the perfect man for the job – Soler – is perhaps not the cut and dry signing we all thought he would be. According to a report from Que Deportes, Real Sociedad have ‘become the best placed team’ to sign Soler before deadline day. Having been so close to signing the brilliant Spaniard, losing out on him now would really hurt. He’s literally the perfect player for Lopetegui’s system, and missing out on his signature all because we couldn’t shift Aguerd would be incredibly painful. The 27-year-old is an exceptionally gifted footballer, and he possesses the skillset that we need to really take us on to another level entirely.

With Lucas Paqueta facing an incredibly uncertain future right now, getting someone like Soler in before any judgement is made on the Brazilian would be the smart move. That way, we will not be held to ransom by other clubs if we sell Paqueta for a huge profit, or if he’s handed a lengthy ban. Aside from Paqueta’s uncertain future, having Soler will provide Lopetegui with a great option to mix things up if the Brazil international is not performing. The PSG man’s technical ability, passing range and incredible vision should offer us exactly what we miss when Paqueta isn’t playing. West Ham signing Carlos Soler before deadline day is an absolute must as far as I’m concerned, and losing out on him to Real Sociedad should not be an option.

West Ham United are stepping up their efforts to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Carlos Soler ahead of the transfer deadline on Friday, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has told GIVEMESPORT. Both director Tim Steidten and manager Julen Lopetegui remain keen on bringing the Spaniard to the London Stadium before the window slams shut and have already received the green light from Soler, according to Romano. Talks are now taking place between the clubs over a potential £22m move, with midfield signings remaining a priority for the Hammers this week. Keeping an eye on outgoings, Lopetegui is also looking to trim his squad after welcoming as many as nine new arrivals to the London Stadium this summer. The likes of Max Kilman, Crysencio Summerville, Niclas Fullkrug, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Guido Rodriguez and Jean-Clair Todibo have joined, with Soler now on course to become the latest and final addition this summer. Free-kick specialist James Ward-Prowse could soon make way for the 27-year-old’s arrival, with Nottingham Forest reportedly eyeing the Englishman’s situation ahead of Friday’s deadline.

Speaking to GMS, Romano revealed West Ham could go in ‘strong’ for Soler in the remaining days of the transfer window as both Lopetegui and Steidten are ‘pushing’ for the deal to happen: “The player wants to go to West Ham, it’s about the director who is pushing, it’s about the manager, who is Spanish, Lopetegui. So this could also be an important factor. So talks are taking place, and I think before the end of the window, West Ham can go strong on this deal to get it done.” The Spain international is willing to leave the French capital in search of regular playing time this season, just two years after joining PSG from Valencia. Soler has been a fringe player under Luis Enrique in the previous campaign and made just 12 league starts in the Spanish tactician’s first season at Parc des Princes. The 27-year-old was an unused substitute in PSG’s opening game of the season at Le Havre, before not making the squad last weekend against Montpellier. Several Premier League sides have shown interest in Soler in the last six months, including Aston Villa and Brighton, as well as clubs in his native Spain.

West Ham United’s transfer business is still not completed and they are eyeing one more deal before the transfer deadline. The Hammers have made some big moves this summer and strengthened all the positions with the new additions they have made under manager Julen Lopetegui. From Max Kilman to Jean-Clair Todido, from Crysencio Summerville to Niclas Fullkrug, they have signed some prominent names in the transfer window to challenge for a European place and give the new manager a platform to perform. The east Londoners are now targeting a move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Carlos Soler, but transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that they will have to sell some players first and raise funds before signing the Spaniard. Romano told GiveMeSport: “They [West Ham], have several names. For example Ings and others who could leave the club in the final days. To be honest, in this moment, it is not something that is close or imminent yet. I think also, many clubs are interested in West Ham players and they know that they signed many. So, they [interested clubs] will try and arrive last minute, in the final days and try to get the best deal possible. This is part of the final days of the summer transfer window, as always. But again, at the moment, nothing imminent.”

Soler has no future at PSG after he was left out of the team that played Montpellier. The former Valencia player is not in manager Luis Enrique’s plans for this season and his move away from the French capital is looking like a certainty. Lopetegui is eyeing a midfield reinforcement this summer, having already signed a midfielder in Guido Rodriguez. The new manager has completely overhauled his squad and add quality in all the positions. Ings has faced a difficult time at the London Stadium and with the Hammers signing attacking players this summer, he has no future at the club. The player is way down the pecking order and he is not expected to get enough playing time this season.

West Ham need to sell a few players before they can bring in any new faces before the transfer window ends, sources have told Football Insider. This will present a stumbling block in their pursuit of PSG’s Carols Soler, who sources claim is West Ham’s top target. The Irons want to sign a new central midfielder before the window closes, but the Premier League outfit will need to offload some people before that can happen. Football Insider revealed that the club are willing to accept a £25million bid for James Ward-Prowse this week. The central midfielder has dropped down the pecking order under Julen Lopetegui, with the new boss not regarding him as instrumental as David Moyes had done. Football Insider reported that Nottingham Forest are lining up an ambitious late move for Ward-Prowse, which could open the door for the Irons to move for Soler. Soler is currently under contract at PSG until 2027, but the French outfit could cash in on him during this window. The 27-year-old was not in the match-day squad for PSG’s 6-0 win against Montpellier and was an unused substitute in the opening game of the Ligue 1 campaign. Soler was a regular feature for PSG last season though, playing 28 times for the club as he scored two goals and provided four assists. The Irons are also in the market for another striker to provide further competition and depth. Football Insider revealed that Roma’s Tammy Abraham is the top target for that, as West Ham wants to bring the England international back to the Premier League.

Only a handful of hours remain until the summer transfer window closes, so West Ham United and Paris Saint-Germain are racing against time to ensure that the Carlos Soler transfer occurs. A move away from PSG is ideal for Soler as he attempts to get back on the radar of Spain manager Luis de la Fuente ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In the 2023-24 season, Soler made 26 appearances in all competitions for the French club, scoring once and contributing four assists. Moreover, West Ham’s leadership wants Soler, and the feeling is mutual; all parties appear keen on this transfer. The latest information in this file comes from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who reports that Soler is eager to join West Ham. Romano adds that technical director Tim Steidten and the Spanish manager Julen Lopetegui are actively pushing for the move. Discussions are ongoing, and West Ham is expected to make a strong push to finalize the deal before the transfer window closes.