#122 The Summer Recruitment Blueprint from The West Ham Breakdown

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#122 The Summer Recruitment Blueprint

51 minutes Posted Jun 16, 2026 at 6:00 am.

) Thoughts on the World Cup so far

) Best and worst things about the World Cup

) Our reaction to Daniel Křetínský increasing his stake in West Ham

) How much should Mateus Fernandes and Crysencio Summerville cost?

) Steve Nickson: West Ham’s next Director of Football?

) Breaking down the player roles West Ham need to sign this summer

) The different types of centre-backs

) Should West Ham sign CBs to dominate the Championship physically or technically?

) The different types of midfielders

) Midfield recruitment: How to deal with potentially losing Fernandes and Tomáš Souček

) Do West Ham need to a sign a natural 10?

) How many wingers do West Ham need to sign this summer?

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Cal and Darcy break down West Ham's massive upcoming summer transfer window, discussing a potential new Director of Football in Newcastle's Steve Nickson, how much Mateus Fernandes and Crysencio Summerville should cost, what roles West Ham need to sign in order to push for the Championship title this season & more.

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