West Ham United are currently considering signing Quinten Timber in 2026, according to reports, with the Dutchman expected to become available as a free agent when next summer arrives.
Spectators at the London Stadium would have breathed a huge sigh of relief when Nuno Espirito Santo’s side beat Newcastle United last week. The Hammers have looked at a one-way road to the Championship all season, but victory over the Magpies should finally allow Nuno to take off.
This Saturday’s clash against Burnley is now the most important game of West Ham’s campaign so far. Victory would see them move level on points with the Clarets and potentially just outside the relegation zone on goal difference. In the space of two weeks, the Hammers’ season could be handed a major lifeline.
Ahead of the relegation six-pointer, Nuno provided early team news and updates on Niclas Fullkrug and Konstantinos Mavrapanos, who could make a return sooner rather than later.
“Both are improving and starting to work at different stages. Dinos continues his individual work, while Niclas progresses as a group – not all parts of the training session, so we have to manage individual programs, treatments. [and] join the group.
“Now comes the international break [after Burnley] and I think after that, I’m sure everything will be fine.”
The West Ham manager also took time to praise young midfielder Freddie Potts, who has been one of the club’s few bright sparks this season, saying: “He played really well. He had a fantastic match.
“His actions were precise and he balanced the team in the middle of the park. He played a lot of games on loan and he is a good option for us. We are here to help him improve.”
The academy graduate looks like the future of West Ham’s midfield and could yet be joined by Dutch talent Timber in 2026.
West Ham prepare move to sign Timber
According to reports in Spain, West Ham are currently considering signing Quinten Timber – the twin brother of Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber – in 2026. The defender’s contract is set to expire at Feyenoord this summer, giving the Hammers and other Premier League players the opportunity to do a deal if they wish.
Meanwhile, if they want to sign the Dutchman before the summer, Feyenoord could agree to a deal worth around €20m (£17m), which would be a definite bargain.
Described as a ‘superb signing’ by 2023 recruiter Jacek Kulig, Feyenoord could now lose Timber for free when the summer arrives. West Ham, on the other hand, could sign a player capable of playing in defensive midfield, attacking midfield and central defense.
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