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Reliable club insider ExWHUemployee shares further insight into the deadline day west ham united The deal saw one player leave the London Stadium for good.
The Hammers have ended a chaotic January transfer window that saw them squander huge sums of money while also hemorrhaging talent across the board.
West Ham have brought in forwards Tati Castellanos, Pablo Felipe and winger Adama Traore to bolster their relegation battle, which left them six points adrift of safety after a nightmare first half.
But they also said goodbye to Lucas Paqueta for £36.5m, while James Ward-Prowse and midfielder Guido Rodriguez have also left.
Nuno Espírito Santo The team is also in desperate need of defensive reinforcements after Jean-Claire Todibo was suspended for three games following his red card against Chelsea.
This sparked West Ham’s frenzied pursuit of Axel Disasi on deadline day.
The 27-year-old French centre-back has been completely frozen out at Chelsea all season, having not played a single minute since his last appearance for Aston Villa in April 2025.
West Ham agreed a loan move for Disasi, with the player undergoing a medical before deadline day although he “late requestAfter awaiting confirmation, the former Monaco star was eventually announced as the final signing of the winter window.
Amid all the drama in Disasi, West Ham have also waved goodbye to versatile teenager Emeka Adilai.
The 18-year-old agreed four-year contract Adilai switched from England to the Eredivisie despite interest from European heavyweights such as Borussia Dortmund and Juventus in Utrecht.
According to Akers, West Ham do appear to be trying to keep him.
Emeka Adilai rejects new West Ham contract offer ahead of deadline day exit
The decision to join Utrecht shocked many given his ability to be pursued by other clubs.
Instead, the talented prospect chose Utrecht and signed a long-term contract with the Dutch club, prioritizing regular playing time over the prestige of Serie A or Bundesliga football.
This wouldn’t happen in London either, but according to the ex-boyfriend PatronWest Ham offered Adilai a new contract to extend his stay in east London, but he flatly rejected their offer.
The youngster clearly believes that his path to the West Ham first team remains blocked regardless of contract improvements, and he has chosen to take his chance in the Netherlands, where he will be immediately offered senior opportunities.
Adilai’s arrival comes as another academy talent slips through West Ham’s clutches and the first-team squad desperately tries to avoid elimination.
The Rush Green star made 79 appearances in total for West Ham United’s Under-18s and Under-21s, scoring 14 goals and assisting 21 from the left.
He can play at left-back or on the left wing, which explains his huge contribution in the final third.
The England Under-18 international has also made six appearances for the youth teams, starting against the likes of Sweden, Germany and France since making his debut for the Young Lions in 2024.
