TRANSFER SHOCK! West Ham Pull Off Last-Minute Move That Could Save Their Season

West Ham United have sent shockwaves through the Premier League with a deadline-day transfer that could define their 2025/26 campaign.

With the Hammers flirting dangerously close to the relegation zone, the board acted decisively to strengthen the squad — leaving fans and rivals alike talking about big moves in the final hours of the window.

Deadline-Day Drama at the London Stadium

As the January window slammed shut, West Ham completed a surprise loan signing of Axel Disasi from Chelsea to bolster their defence. The 27-year-old centre-back arrives to stabilise a backline that has conceded crucial goals this season.

Players In and Out

New Signings:

Axel Disasi (CB) – Loan from Chelsea

Taty Castellanos (FW) – Signed from Lazio (~£25.2m)

Pablo Felipe (FW) – Signed from Gil Vicente (~£20m)

Adama Traoré (Winger/FW) – From Fulham (~£2m)

Departures:

Lucas Paquetá (CM) – Sold to Flamengo (~£36.5m)

Anouk Denton (Defender –Women’s team) To Bay FC (NWSL)

Emeka Adiele (Academy) – To FC Utrecht

This January window has been a whirlwind: attackers brought in to boost goals, defensive reinforcements added to plug gaps, and high-profile exits freeing up cash and reshaping the squad.

Fans React: Relief or Worry?

Supporters have been quick to weigh in. Many see Disasi’s arrival and the attacking signings as a potential turning point, while others fear it’s too little, too late.

Social media erupted immediately, with fans debating whether the new arrivals will:

Steady the defence (Disasi)

Provide firepower upfront (Castellanos, Pablo Felipe, Traoré)

Replace Paquetá’s creativity and influence in midfield

What Comes Next?

With the window now closed, all eyes turn to the pitch. Disasi is expected to feature immediately, and the new forwards will look to make an instant impact. Upcoming fixtures will quickly reveal if these moves are masterstrokes or missed opportunities.

For West Ham, the message is clear:

This transfer window could save their season  or haunt them in the Premier League battle.

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