Graham Potter could suffer as West Ham likely to have to plug £25m gap | OneFootball

Graham Potter’s transfer strategy at West Ham could be hit this summer if chairman, David Sullivan, has to find as much as £25m to plug a financial gap.

They and other players that might be of interest to Potter and his head of recruitment, Kyle Macaulay, could be out of reach this summer because of the potential anomaly which will almost certainly see Sullivan have to put his hand in his pocket.

West Ham need to finish the season as high as possible

That’s because, as Football Insider report, the club could be set to lose more than £24million because of their anticipated Premier League finishing position – and prize money they will receive as a result.

Graham Potter, Head Coach of West Ham United, looks on prior to the Premier League match against Crystal Palace FC at London Stadium on January 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Sources have told the outlet that if nothing improves and their current Premier League position of 16th is where they end up finishing, West Ham would only be able to bank £15.5million.

That is roughly £24.8m less than the anticipated earnings from the league position for the 24/25 season.

Of course, there are expected to be a number of player sales, and it would surely follow that any monies made can then be immediately reinvested in player purchases.

Expected financial challenges for Graham Potter and West Ham

The immediate challenge for Potter and his squad is to finish as high up the Premier League table as possible.

Only once the campaign is done and dusted should the forensic examination of where it went well or wrong be conducted.

Finances will play a huge part in what can or can’t be done for 25/26, but there’s little point in worrying about the minutiae at this point in time.