# West Ham United player transfer activity > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/west-ham-united-player-transfer-activity > Updated: 2026-08-18T12:29:39.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. West Ham United has undergone significant squad changes during the summer transfer window. Following the departure of Crysencio Summerville to Al-Hilal for £60 million, reports initially indicated that Mexican midfielder Edson Alvarez would remain at the club to provide depth for their promotion campaign. However, subsequent reports suggest a shift in Alvarez’s status. The 28-year-old has requested a move away from the London club and is in advanced conversations to join La Liga side Real Sociedad. To facilitate the transfer, Alvarez is reportedly willing to accept a salary reduction. While personal terms are not considered an obstacle, the primary challenge remains reaching an agreement between the two clubs. West Ham, which has been relegated to the Championship, seeks to recoup a portion of the approximately €35–38 million invested when signing the Mexican international from Ajax in 2023. Real Sociedad is currently working through final details, though a formal bid or specific fee has not been finalized. Alvarez, who has earned 103 caps for Mexico, spent the previous season on loan at Fenerbahçe. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Edson Álvarez nears transfer from West Ham to Real Sociedad Mexican midfielder Edson Álvarez is in advanced talks to join Real Sociedad from West Ham United, reportedly willing to take a pay cut to secure the move to La Liga. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/edson-alvarez-nearing-move-from-west-ham-to-real-sociedad ### 2026-08-06: West Ham United sees major transfer moves as Crysencio Summerville joins Al‑Hilal and Edson Alvarez stays West Ham's Crysencio Summerville moved to Saudi club Al‑Hilal for £60 million, while Mexican midfielder Edson Alvarez is set to remain at the club despite transfer rumours. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/west-ham-united-sees-major-transfer-moves-as-crysencio-summerville-joins-alhilal-and-edson-alvarez-s --- Cite as: West Ham United player transfer activity. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/west-ham-united-player-transfer-activity