West Ham’s Plans to Sign Carlos Soler Derailed by Managerial Change

West Ham United were reportedly on the verge of exercising a €20 million purchase option to permanently acquire Carlos Soler from Paris Saint-Germain during the January transfer window. However, the unexpected dismissal of manager Julen Lopetegui has thrown this plan into disarray.

The 28-year-old Spanish midfielder’s loan deal with the Premier League club included a clause for a permanent transfer, which PSG had anticipated would be activated. The change in West Ham’s managerial situation, with Graham Potter taking the helm, has cast doubt on the transfer’s completion.

Potter, the new West Ham manager, is reportedly not fully convinced about making Soler’s move permanent. This development has complicated matters for PSG, who were counting on Soler’s sale to facilitate other transfer activities.

The potential sale of Soler would have paved the way for PSG to approve Randal Kolo Muani’s loan move to Juventus. With the West Ham deal now uncertain, PSG is exploring alternative solutions. One possibility being considered is the sale of Cher Ndour, currently on loan at Besiktas, to create the necessary financial flexibility for Kolo Muani’s move to the Serie A club.

Negotiations between PSG and West Ham are ongoing as both clubs seek to resolve the situation. The outcome of these talks will likely have a ripple effect on PSG’s transfer strategy for the remainder of the window.