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West Ham could have to raise £100m in player sales if they are relegated
Bowen, Fernandes and Summerville would have suitors
TL;DR
- West Ham needs to raise over £100m through player sales if relegated.
- The club reported a £104.2m loss and faces deepening financial issues without Premier League status.
- Relegation would likely lead to an exodus of players, including Jarrod Bowen, Mateus Fernandes, and Crysencio Summerville.
- West Ham must avoid breaching Premier League or EFL financial regulations.
- The club's accounts forecast a liquidity shortfall in summer 2026, exacerbated by potential relegation.
- Players like Fernandes, who has interest from major clubs, and Summerville are expected to attract suitors.
- Tomas Soucek, Axel Disasi, Konstantinos Mavropanos, and Jean-Clair Todibo are also mentioned as potential departures.
- There is speculation that manager Nuno Espírito Santo might leave if the club is relegated.