“Never coming good regardless of the Coach” Moyes Top class signing now the shadow of himself while breaking unwanted record of clubs flop now making the HAMMERS fans running OUT of Patience as recent Paycheck reveal his earning way above Paqueta, Kudus and Edson Alvarez.
The standout signing for West Ham appears to be Mohammed Kudus, who joined from Ajax for £38 million. Kudus made 55 appearances for the club, scoring 16 goals and providing seven assists over 4,204 minutes of play.
West Ham also spent £19 million on central defender Konstantinos Mavropanos from Stuttgart. He featured in 33 games for the Hammers last season, scoring once and accumulating 2,706 minutes on the pitch.
To replace Declan Rice, the club made multiple signings, including Edson Alvarez and James Ward-Prowse. While Alvarez remains with the team, Ward-Prowse has since been loaned out.
Out of all these signings, Kudus has undoubtedly had the most impressive impact.
### Mohammed Kudus’ Time at West Ham
In his first season, Kudus made 45 appearances, scoring 14 goals, providing six assists, and clocking up 3,511 minutes of play. The 24-year-old’s ability to drive the ball forward, create opportunities, and shoot from various positions has made him a valuable asset for West Ham.
This season, however, Kudus has had a slower start, scoring just two goals in ten appearances as West Ham have struggled under new manager Julen Lopetegui. Additionally, Kudus, who earns £90k per week, is set to serve a three-match ban following his red card against Tottenham.
### James Ward-Prowse’s Disappointing Spell at West Ham
James Ward-Prowse joined West Ham from Southampton in 2023 for £30 million, earning £115k per week. Despite making 51 appearances last season, scoring seven goals, and providing 11 assists, Ward-Prowse failed to live up to expectations. Now, he is on loan at Nottingham Forest for the 2024/25 season after being sidelined by Lopetegui.
Statistically, Ward-Prowse excelled in progressive passes and assists per 90 minutes but struggled in key defensive areas, where players like Alvarez and Tomas Soucek provided better cover. With the arrival of new midfielders like Guido Rodriguez and Carlos Soler, Ward-Prowse was deemed surplus to requirements.