# West Ham and Hamburg transfer pursuits

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/west-ham-and-hamburg-transfer-pursuits
> Updated: 2026-08-06T01:56:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In early July, West Ham United signaled interest in strengthening its defense after academy forward Emmanuel Fejokwu left the club. By early August, the club had progressed to advanced talks to acquire Senegalese striker Bamba Dieng on a free transfer, aiming to replace departing attackers.

At the same time, German side Hamburger SV entered the market for a centre‑back, targeting Belgian defender Sebastiaan Bornauw from Leeds United and considering a loan deal worth around €8 million. Both clubs are working to complete these signings in the coming weeks as the summer transfer window intensifies.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-06: West Ham United and Hamburg pursue new signings as transfer window heats up

West Ham United target striker Bamba Dieng, while Hamburg eye defender Sebastiaan Bornauw, as both clubs seek reinforcements ahead of the transfer deadline.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/west-ham-united-and-hamburg-pursue-new-signings-as-transfer-window-heats-up

### 2026-07-07: West Ham United eyes defender signing as academy star Emmanuel Fejokwu departs

West Ham eyes Sheffield United defender Harrison Burrows as El Hadji Diouf may leave, while academy prospect Emmanuel Fejokwu departs for Europe.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/west-ham-united-eyes-defender-signing-as-academy-star-emmanuel-fejokwu-departs

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