Graham Potter admits West Ham transfer 'logic’ after Marcus Rashford talks
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Graham Potter says there “logical rational” for West Ham to sign a forward in January, after the Hammers held talks over a loan deal for Marcus Rashford. West Ham have considered a move for Rashford after losing £27million summer signing Niclas Fullkrug to a hamstring injury.
But the logistics of a potential deal mean a move for the Manchester United forward is unlikely. Fullkrug is facing months out after limping off in Friday’s 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Aston Villa and his injury is another blow for West Ham, who are already without Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio.
Bowen is out until at least next month with a fractured foot, while Antonio will not play again this season after breaking his leg in a car crash in December. Losing Fullkrug leaves West Ham with Danny Ings as their only fit striker, as Potter bids to turn their season around after taking over from Julen Lopetegui last week.
Asked whether it is imperative West Ham signing a forward this month, Potter said: “I would not say [it is] imperative. Obviously with the situation with Mic as well, there is certainly a logical rational to do something. “But it is not quite as simple as that. I would not want to make the wrong decision or do something for the sake of it in this window.”.
Fullkrug has endured a difficult start to life at West Ham following his big-money move from Borussia Dortmund last summer. The 31-year-old starred for Germany at Euro 2024 but has struggled with fitness issues and managed just two goals in 11 appearances for the Hammers.
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