West Ham United Leading The Race For £25m Winger: Will He Be A Good Signing For The Hammers? | OneFootball

West Ham United started the summer with clear urgencies. The 2024/25 campaign left them far below expectations, out of the European fight and lacking spark in attack. The project now led by Graham Potter needs different profiles to gain offensive fluency.

With Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus as the only regular generators, the lack of balance was noticeable. The fans noticed it, and so did the coaching staff. That’s why this market can mark a key line between stagnation and the team’s competitive revival. And the name that now appears in this context is Marcus Tavernier.

West Ham United Leading The Race For Marcus Tavernier

According to Give Me Sport, the Hammers are leading the race for the Bournemouth winger, although Newcastle are also interested in the player. The English attacker has been a standout performer for the Cherries and his versatility allows him to play on either flank. The report claims his price tag will be in the region of £25m, a figure that is not out of reach for the Londoners. The competition from the Magpies is real, but West Ham appear to have the early advantage in the race for a player who could offer immediate solutions and extend the attacking depth of a somewhat predictable eleven last term.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Marcus Tavernier of AFC Bournemouth in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium on May 20, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

West Ham must be very careful with every pound they spend this summer. Tavernier is not a star, but he is a useful player for systems that value energy, and tactical reading. Graham Potter, with his penchant for mobile and versatile profiles, could get a lot out of him if he can place him in a role with the freedom to break lines.

Will He Be A Good Signing For The Hammers?

The problem is not in his quality, but in the desirability of the move. Is a player with no European experience worth £25m? Probably not. But if the situation and the style surrounds him well and the right demands are made of him, it could be a tactical move.

Now, Newcastle have a different argument. They play in the Champions League, pay well, and attract players with the idea of competing in a top project. West Ham’s challenge is more emotional than economic. Convincing Tavernier to join a team that will not play in Europe requires a clear discourse, guaranteed minutes and a structure that makes him feel protagonist.

If Potter succeeds, he not only strengthens the team: he also sends a message. That West Ham not only compete, but convinces. Another way of looking at the signing is to think of it as a gamble on the long term: a player who could explode under a patient coach who does not demand immediate results. And in that, Potter does know how to work.