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southbankbornnbred wrote: ↑23 Jan 2026, 10:33 Frankly, there's something odd about this "transfer".

As people have said, it's a waste of a loan for a team in a relegation dogfight and he's 22 years old: yet will train with the stiffs/youth?

Is it compulsory for us to have a Guilherme figure in the squad?


 

Tomshardware wrote: ↑22 Jan 2026, 20:34

Sir Alf" wrote: ↑22 Jan 2026, 19:48 We wont see him in the first team until Nuno is gone which means at best he makes his first team debut in the Championship imo

Another 3 points up for grabs Saturday against a strong Sunderland outfit.  We’ve done nothing to “rebalance” ( as Nuno said 3 weeks back )  squad in the last 2- 3 weeks so Im guessing, despite a surprise win at Spurs, that Sullivan, other board owners not really believing in survival hence its not worth spending any more ?

We lose Saturday and all the renewed hope will descend into a toxic depression. 

He only on loan till the end of this season.  If we go down then I suspect we won't be signing him permanently anyway.

Alan wrote: ↑22 Jan 2026, 13:09 OS

West Ham United sign young Venezuela winger Keiber Lamadrid on loan



West Ham United is pleased to announce the signing of promising young Venezuela international winger Keiber Lamadrid on loan for the rest of the 2025/26 season.

The 22-year-old arrives from Venezuelan Super Cup holders Deportivo La Guaira, with an option to make the transfer permanent in the summer.

Lamadrid, who has not played competitively since the 2025 Liga FUTVE season concluded in early December, will initially continue his physical conditioning with the Club’s medical team, having only recently commenced a pre-season schedule.

Born in Caracas, Lamadrid earned his first senior cap for Venezuela in November. He has played over 100 times for Deportivo La Guaira since debuting at the age of 18 and was named Best Under-23 Player in the Venezuelan top-flight for the 2025 season.The exciting young attacker is looking forward to continuing his development with the Hammers. “It's an incredible opportunity to be here at this beautiful Club,” he said. “I thank God first of all, and all the people who helped me get here. I also thank my family, who always supported me. For me, it's a dream to be here.“I'm excited to grow as a person, as a player, and I want to do well at this Club. I want to adapt as quickly as possible, to continue growing as a player and open doors again for Venezuelan football. Nothing is impossible.”Everyone at West Ham United would like to welcome Keiber to East London and wish him the very best for his career in Claret and Blue.

Sir Alf" wrote: ↑22 Jan 2026, 19:48 We wont see him in the first team until Nuno is gone which means at best he makes his first team debut in the Championship imo

Another 3 points up for grabs Saturday against a strong Sunderland outfit.  We’ve done nothing to “rebalance” ( as Nuno said 3 weeks back )  squad in the last 2- 3 weeks so Im guessing, despite a surprise win at Spurs, that Sullivan, other board owners not really believing in survival hence its not worth spending any more ?

We lose Saturday and all the renewed hope will descend into a toxic depression. 

Pub Bigot" wrote: ↑22 Jan 2026, 17:30 So many deals I’ve through were dodgy and this is another. Hugill, Kilman and this lad are all iffy. There are probably more that escape me at the moment. 

eusebiovic wrote: ↑22 Jan 2026, 16:29

El Scorchio" wrote: ↑22 Jan 2026, 16:06

Percy Dalton" wrote: ↑22 Jan 2026, 15:48 Good god will we ever learn and wake up and smell the coffee.
We need players that are oven ready not the slow cooker type.

 

Well, we should have been looking at players like this (but let's be honest with a bit more research behind it rather than Sullivans mate calling him) 2-3 years ago so they'd be ready now to make an impact. Instead we went after expensive has beens or never weres.

NOW when we really need experienced players who can hit the ground running and immediately make an impact, Sullivan chooses this moment to take a total punt on an unknown. As usual the exact opposite of what's needed. Why not a bargain basement winger from the arse end of nowhere who won't even be match fit for weeks and likely won't ever play for us or a big commanding centre back or experienced forward.

Beggars belief.

 

I can't for the life of me think why any half decent player has second thoughts when it comes to the idea of joining WH.

El Scorchio" wrote: ↑22 Jan 2026, 16:06

Percy Dalton" wrote: ↑22 Jan 2026, 15:48 Good god will we ever learn and wake up and smell the coffee.
We need players that are oven ready not the slow cooker type.

 

Well, we should have been looking at players like this (but let's be honest with a bit more research behind it rather than Sullivans mate calling him) 2-3 years ago so they'd be ready now to make an impact. Instead we went after expensive has beens or never weres.

NOW when we really need experienced players who can hit the ground running and immediately make an impact, Sullivan chooses this moment to take a total punt on an unknown. As usual the exact opposite of what's needed. Why not a bargain basement winger from the arse end of nowhere who won't even be match fit for weeks and likely won't ever play for us or a big commanding centre back or experienced forward.

Beggars belief.