West Ham targeting Sheffield United midfielder

Matt BottomleyMatt Bottomley· Updated
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  • West Ham are preparing for life in the Championship
  • The Hammers are interested in a number of replacements
  • That includes Sheffield United’s Sydie Peck

West Ham United are looking at replacements as they prepare for life in the Championship next season.

The Hammers have to raise £150 million this summer with the only member of the playing a backroom staff currently confirmed to be staying is boss, Nuno Espirito Santo.

Mateus Fernandes and Crysencio Summerville are the big names expected to leave, with West Ham hoping to pair will raise significant funds. Jarrod Bowen and Tomas Soucek could also leave, but the club are hopeful it can keep hold of two of it’s longest servants.

Despite the unsure summer ahead, the Irons are looking at Championship level replacements, especially those they believe have the potential to play in the Premier League should they be able to return.

According to The Athletic, West Ham are targeting a move for Sheffield United midfielder, Sydie Peck.

Sydie Peck’s 2025/26 Sheffield United Statistics

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The Hammers believe the 20-year-old has a lot of potential and have been monitoring the Blades player since January.

The youngster has been a big part of the Sheffield United team for the last two seasons, and looks set for the top, with or without the South Yorkshire side.

The Irons believe that the central midfielder can be a key part of the rebuild, partnering him with either Freddie Potts or Mohamadou Kante.

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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