West Ham Target Chelsea’s Filip Jorgensen as Goalkeeper Crisis Deepens
West Ham United are actively pursuing Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen in a bid to solve their mounting defensive issues, according to reports from TEAMtalk.
Hammers’ Goalkeeping Woes Continue
The East London outfit’s defensive struggles have been impossible to ignore this season. With 43 goals conceded in just 21 Premier League matches, West Ham possess the league’s worst defensive record—a statistic that’s forcing manager Nuno Espirito Santo to take drastic action.
Last summer’s signing Mads Hermansen endured a nightmare start, shipping 11 goals in his opening four league appearances. Alphonse Areola has since reclaimed the number one jersey, but inconsistency and costly errors have plagued his performances throughout the campaign.
Jorgensen Emerges as Primary Target
TEAMtalk claims West Ham have already initiated discussions with Chelsea regarding the 22-year-old Danish goalkeeper. Jorgensen has been limited to a backup role behind Robert Sanchez at Stamford Bridge, making him receptive to a move where regular first-team football awaits.
Standing 6ft 3in tall, Jorgensen offers exactly what West Ham desperately need: composure with the ball at his feet and reliable shot-stopping ability. His technical qualities align perfectly with modern goalkeeping demands.
The Transfer Challenge
However, prising Jorgensen away from Chelsea won’t be straightforward. Valued at approximately £13m by Transfermarkt and contracted until 2031, Chelsea hold all the cards in negotiations. With the Blues still competing across multiple fronts, they’re understandably reluctant to weaken their squad mid-season.
West Ham have already been active in January, bringing in Taty Castellanos and Pablo Vicente whilst offloading Niclas Fullkrug to AC Milan. Adding Jorgensen would represent another statement of intent as Santo attempts to salvage their season.
Whether the Hammers can convince Chelsea to sell remains uncertain, but one thing’s clear: their goalkeeper situation demands urgent attention.
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