West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo blames board for transfer delays

West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo warned that the summer transfer window is closing quickly and placed responsibility for the lack of signings on the club’s new board. He said the board knows his target list and must act, noting that only veteran defender Joel Veltman arrived on a free transfer just before the season opener.

The criticism comes as head of recruitment Nils Koppen faces scrutiny over his credibility after the club secured just one free agent. Fans have expressed frustration with the limited activity, while owners Daniel Kretinsky and Vanessa Gold, along with interim CEO Karím Virá‑Nihad, have been urged to accelerate the recruitment process.