Reliable club insider ExWHUemployee has shared further insight into West Ham’s deadline day signing which saw one player leave the London Stadium for good.
The Hammers have completed a chaotic January transfer window that saw them spend huge sums of money while also sending talent in all directions.
West Ham brought in strikers Tati Castellanos, Pablo Felipe and winger Adama Traore to strengthen their relegation battle and were in the safe zone with six points after a nightmare first half.
However, they parted ways with Lucas Paqueta in a £36.5m move to Flamengo, with James Ward-Prowse and midfielder Guido Rodriguez also heading in goal.
Nuno Espirito Santo was also in dire need of defensive reinforcements after Jean-Clair Todibo received a red card against Chelsea and was suspended for three games.
This prompted West Ham to desperately pursue Axel Disasi throughout the deadline day.
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He is on his way out.
The 27-year-old French centre-back has been completely frozen out for Chelsea all season, not playing a single minute since his last appearance for Aston Villa in April 2025.
West Ham agreed a loan deal for DiSasi with the player subject to a medical on deadline day, and it was announced that the former Monaco star would ultimately be the last signing of the winter window, despite approval being held up due to his “late request”.
Amid the Disasi drama, West Ham also bid farewell to versatile teenager Emeka Adeyere.
Adeyele, 18, agreed a four-year contract with FC Utrecht, despite rival interest from leading European teams such as Borussia Dortmund and Juventus, which sees him move to England and the Eredivisie.
According to Ex, West Ham actually tried to keep him.
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His decision to join Utrecht came as a shock to many, given that other clubs were chasing his signature.
Instead, the talented prospect chose Utrecht and signed a long-term contract with the Dutch club, prioritizing regular appearances over the fame of Serie A and Bundesliga football.
That wasn’t going to happen in London either, but according to Ex via his Patreon, West Ham offered Adiel a new contract to extend his stay in east London, but he flatly rejected the offer.
The youngster clearly believes his path to West Ham’s first team remains closed regardless of his improved contract, and has opted to take his chance in the Netherlands, where he will receive immediate senior opportunities.
Adiel emerges as another academy talent who has slipped through West Ham’s fingers as the first team fight desperately to avoid elimination.
The Rush Green sensation made 79 appearances for West Ham’s Under-18s and Under-21s, scoring 14 goals and providing 21 assists from the left.
Not only can he play as a left-back, he can also play further forward on the left wing, which explains his huge contribution in the final third.
Since making his debut with the Young Lions in 2024, the England Under-18 international has started games against the likes of Sweden, Germany and France, and has six junior caps at the same level.
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The hammer may be set at the busy end of the teller…
