West Ham agreed a fast-track deal for the important takeover in January which Stedten did not sign

Composite image by Graham Potter and Tim Steeden. Photography by Richard Pelham/Getty Images and Bryn Lennon/Getty Images

West Ham’s January transfer plans could take a different direction after the club made a takeover this month in which manager Tim Steden played no part.

There were news about A A power struggle between Steden and Karen BradyAnd the broadcaster, Richard Keyes described the Steden effect as “chaos”.

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General view with sunset over London Stadium — General view with the sun setting over the London Stadium before the Premier League match between West Ham United and Bournemouth. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

The anger seems to stem from the German being overlooked in the transfer market last summer and that the majority of his signings did not work out for the East Londoners.

Niklas Volkrug has barely featured, and the Hammers already want to offload Luis Guilherme, with Guido Rodriguez and Jean-Clair Todibo not making the impression many thought they would.

now The Guardian (Subscription required) West Ham have reportedly struck a deal with London neighbours, Chelsea, to bring in Graham Potter’s trusted ally, Kyle Macaulay.

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Recruitment analyst Macaulay is expected to start work on Thursday and will shape the club’s immediate recruitment process, sidelining Stadeten somewhat.

After the apparent falling out with David Moyes and Julen Lopetegui, the Hammers clearly have not allowed bad feeling to fester with a third manager in Potter, who worked with Macaulay at Ostersund, Swansea and Brighton before moving to Stamford Bridge.

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Given the East Londoners’ current situation and their situation in terms of infections, it is clear that they will need a boost in the final days of the January window.

If Macaulay can use his gold-digging experience, it could help Potter facilitate the club’s climb up the Premier League table in the second half of the season.