West Ham United’s recruitment strategy has come under fire following the departure of Tim Steidten with the signing of Niclas Füllkrug proving to be a costly one

The Hammers still have a very talented squad, though. Now it is up to Potter to get the best out of them – but I really like that Ferguson deal.

West Ham had been in the hunt for the striker during the winter window after the long-term injuries sustained by Michail Antonio, Niclas Fullkrug and Jarrod Bowen. The England forward did return following his foot injury in Monday night’s 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge, though, and had put the Hammers into the lead.