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title: "Pundit suggests double arrival would be ‘ideal’ window for West Ham"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-12-13T17:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-12-13T17:00:00Z"
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# Pundit suggests double arrival would be ‘ideal’ window for West Ham

Former Premier League striker Noel Whelan believes just two arrivals would make for the ‘ideal’ transfer window for [West Ham](https://readwestham.com/2021/12/13/virals-west-ham-have-made-an-approach-to-sign-adam-hlozek/).

The Hammers are expected to delve into the market for at least one centre-back following injuries suffered by [Angelo Ogbonna](https://readwestham.com/2021/12/08/trevor-sinclair-urges-west-ham-to-enter-january-transfer-market/) and Kurt Zouma in recent weeks.

Irons’ boss David Moyes may also be on the [lookout for attacking reinforcements](https://www.teamtalk.com/west-ham-united/make-striker-sensation-number-one-target-january-transfer-window) in order to support Michail Antonio.

Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/west-ham-tipped-to-sign-another-antonio-as-contact-made-over-two-potential-january-captures-pundit/), Whelan suggested two signings could see West Ham enjoy a successful window.

> They’re light in that area since letting go of Sebastian Haller and they never brought in another striker. They need to go down that route, for sure. A centre-back and a centre-forward in January would be the ideal window. Moyes can’t keep playing Bowen up there as a false nine, he needs a natural option. Someone like Antonio who can take the pressure off him by coming in – running into those channels, creating the space, and scoring goals. Centre-back and centre-forward is the only two positions where I would really expect West Ham to do any business in January.

The 46-year-old went on to say that the Irons’ [squad](https://www.whufc.com/teams/first-team/squad) is ‘very well-stocked’ across most departments.

Linked with FC Basel frontman Arthur Cabral and [Sparta Prague youngster Adam Hlozek](https://readwestham.com/e) in recent days, Whelan claimed either would be a ‘great’ addition to the ranks as the London Stadium.

### READ WEST HAM VERDICT

Spot on.

Whilst a wave of new signings wouldn’t be unwelcome, realistically Moyes is unlikely to oversee a [busy January](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12489807/january-transfer-window-2022-when-does-it-open-and-close-dates-deadline-day-how-to-follow-with-sky-sports) and instead will focus on specific areas of interest.

Despite a previous reluctance to upset the applecart and sign a new striker, Antonio [cannot be relied upon](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/michail-antonio/verletzungen/spieler/104124) to last the duration of this season in all four competitions.