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West Ham target Celtic striker as part of Championship rebuild

Matt BottomleyMatt Bottomley· Updated
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  • West Ham are preparing themself for a summer of change
  • The club could lose up to nine players this window
  • The Irons are targeting Celtic’s Callum Osmand as one of the replacements

West Ham United are preparing themselves a big summer of change at the club. The Hammers need to make £150 million, whilst structural changes are occurring behind the scenes and in the boardroom.

Nuno Espirito Santo will remain at the club, but who will stay with him remains to be seen. It is hoped Paco Jemez will remain, with the former Wolverhampton Wanderers expected to bring in a number of other staff from former jobs.

Up to nine players could leave West Ham this window with the task of rebuilding a squad become harder by the day. The Hammers need to get out of the Championship at the first time of asking, and are putting recruitment plans together, despite knowing they have to sell before any cogs can begin moving.

West Ham target Celtic striker Callum Osmand

West Ham are targeting a move for Celtic’s Callum Osmand, according to ExWHUEmployee.

The young Welsh forward has not had an easy time at Celtic Park so far, making just four appearances in his first year in Scotland. Despite this, the 20-year-old did net twice, including the winning goal as the side confirmed yet another SPL title.

With Osmand’s lack of playing time last year and the uncertainty of who will take Celtic forward next year as manager, the striker is said to be assessing his options, with the Hammers waiting in the wings.

Callum Osmand’s 2025/26 Celtic Statistics

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The 20-year-old has had his injury woes over the past couple of years but West Ham believe he can be part of the revival at the club. The young striker would fit the bill as an exciting yet affordable youngster that has a high ceiling.

The Irons are looking to build a team with a mixture of experience and youthful quality, with Osmand looking like the beginning of a new transfer direction for the club.

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Matt Bottomley is the Lead Editor for ReadWestHam and an experienced Sports Journalist, with over eight years in the industry. Matt has written for the likes of the BBC, The Telegraph and FanSided, covering leagues and teams across Europe - including West Ham United. You can find more of Matt on his X account: @MBottomleySport

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