Overview
- Reports on Sunday said West Ham are in advanced talks to bring Joël Piroe to the London Stadium on a season-long loan that would include an obligation to buy if the club win promotion.
- The deal hinges on Leeds first triggering a one-year extension in Piroe’s contract so a loan with a promotion-triggered purchase can be legally arranged.
- West Ham have reportedly offered about £15 million while Leeds moved their valuation up from an initial £16 million toward £20 million, and the Hammers are said to be willing to cover Piroe’s high wages to make the move happen.
- The club has put its pursuit of AZ forward Troy Parrott on hold while they progress with Piroe, leaving Parrott available to other suitors who value him at roughly £25 million.
- Piroe, under contract until mid-2027, scored regularly in the Championship but saw his minutes fall at Leeds last season, and a loan to West Ham would give him game time while letting the clubs manage transfer cost and promotion risk.