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title: "West Ham offered Victor Nelsson as two centre-back signings considered"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2026/08/24/west-ham-offered-victor-nelsson-as-two-centre-back-signings-considered/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "James Chettle"
section: "West Ham Transfer News"
published: "2026-08-24T15:11:00Z"
modified: "2026-09-22T17:28:37Z"
---

# West Ham offered Victor Nelsson as two centre-back signings considered

**West Ham have been offered Galatasaray defender Victor Nelsson as Nuno Espírito Santo considers signing up to two centre-backs before the transfer window closes.**

The Denmark international has emerged as a potential option following contact from his representatives, while Brentford defender [Ethan Pinnock](https://readwestham.com/tag/ethan-pinnock/) also remains under consideration.

According to [The West Ham Way](https://www.thewesthamway.com/2026/08/24/domino-effect-exwhuemployee-west-ham-transfer-update/?utm_source=chatgpt.com), Nelsson’s agent has alerted West Ham to the 27-year-old’s availability.

The approach comes as the Hammers assess defensive reinforcements following Saturday’s disappointing defeat against Charlton Athletic, after which [Nuno admitted he feels under pressure](https://readwestham.com/2026/08/23/nuno-admits-he-feels-under-pressure-after-west-ham-defeat/?utm_source=chatgpt.com).

> West Ham are confident of signing at least one more centre back, with consideration being given to two.\
> \
> Some names under consideration:\
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> • Ethan Pinnock\
> • Taylor Harwood-Bellis\
> • Victor Nellson\
> • Emmanuel Fernandez\
> • Diogo Leite\
> \
> \[[@ExWHUEmployee](https://x.com/ExWHUEmployee?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\] [#WHUFC](https://x.com/hashtag/WHUFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#COYI](https://x.com/hashtag/COYI?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/XFTME8TdAO](https://t.co/XFTME8TdAO)
>
> — West Ham News & Views (@WestHamViews\_) [August 24, 2026](https://x.com/WestHamViews_/status/2091833139794493912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Victor Nelsson offers West Ham another defensive option

Nelsson spent last season on loan with Hellas Verona, having previously represented Copenhagen, Galatasaray and Roma.

[Galatasaray confirmed the original agreement with Verona](https://www.galatasaray.org/haber/gs-sportif-a-s/victor-nelssonun-hellas-veronaya-gecici-transferi-hakkinda/58327?utm_source=chatgpt.com) included an €8 million purchase option. However, that figure related specifically to his previous loan and should not be mistaken for a current West Ham offer or asking price.

No bid or formal negotiations have been reported.

West Ham must also balance recruitment against their wider financial situation, with [further player sales potentially required if their promotion bid falters](https://readwestham.com/2026/08/24/west-ham-face-fresh-player-sales-threat-if-promotion-bid-fails/?utm_source=chatgpt.com).

Those constraints could influence whether the club pursue Nelsson, Pinnock or an alternative defensive target.

## Ethan Pinnock remains under consideration

Pinnock is another name under discussion as West Ham explore experienced defensive options.

The Brentford centre-back was an unused substitute during their [3-0 Premier League victory against Tottenham](https://www.brentfordfc.com/en/news/article/match-reports-brentford-3-tottenham-hotspur-0-premier-league-22-08-2026/?utm_source=chatgpt.com).

His Premier League experience and leadership qualities could appeal to Nuno following West Ham’s difficult start to their [Championship](https://readwestham.com/tag/championship/) campaign.

ExWHUEmployee indicated that the club expect to add at least one defender, with the possibility of a second arrival also being discussed.

That could create further movement within the existing squad, with academy defender Kaelan Casey potentially allowed to leave if two centre-backs are recruited.

West Ham return to action against Southampton on Tuesday, when [James Ward-Prowse could make his first start against his former club](https://readwestham.com/2026/08/24/west-ham-could-hand-james-ward-prowse-first-start-against-southampton/?utm_source=chatgpt.com).