Our man on the inside lifts the lid on the latest transfer speculation...
The hard work continues behind the scenes to strengthen the squad and I have been told there is both good and bad news for the Club as they look to bring in new players.
I believe that one of the Club's major targets has all but agreed to join and should put pen to paper when he returns from holiday.
My understanding is that the player has agreed a 12-month loan deal and is another exciting signing for Slaven Bilic.
However, my sources have told me that a move for another summer target has unfortunately been delayed after the player picked up an injury and is expected to face a spell on the sidelines.
I believe that the Club will not consider making a move until the injury has cleared up.
There is better news surrounding further additions to the squad and I have been told that the Club expect to have the first of two or three major signings by the middle of the month.
There have also been reports in Spain linking West Ham United with a move for Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa, but I have been told there is no truth in those rumours.
The views in this article are those of the author and not necessarily those of West Ham United