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With several out-of-contract players still searching for new clubs, West Ham fans have been debating whether the club should bolster what many see as a thin squad. Free agents always come with risk, especially those nearing the final move of their careers.

Jesse Lingard was once again offered to West Ham, sparking predictable chatter. While rumours suggested the club showed interest, a club source quickly shut it down: “We’ve turned him down, as have many clubs. It’s a big jump from Korea to the Premier League.”
A reunion was never really on the cards.

Sterling, Dawson and Zouma Links Dismissed

At 31, Raheem Sterling arguably still has something to offer, and his £250k-per-week Chelsea wages were no longer an obstacle after talks with several clubs — including West Ham and Fulham.However, Nuno Espírito Santo preferred Adama Traoré, and Sterling is believed to favour a move to Saudi Arabia or MLS instead.