The Hammers must spend big and they need to spend wisely in this summer transfer window.

West Ham ended the season with the fourth worst record of any club in 2024, winning just five of their 25 games.

The side shipped 74 goals – the most ever in a Premier League campaign – and departing boss David Moyes declared the team lacks leaders.

There is no hiding the fact that if West Ham continue their 2024 form into the new season, they will find themselves in a relegation scrap.

Lopetegui must get the team playing a better brand of football while getting results.

And he and Steidten must make sure they get the six to eight signings being planned right