Next up is a home clash against Brentford, with the Bees currently sitting five places above West Ham in the top-flight standings, in eleventh, with nine wins and 31 points from their 24 outings so far in 2024/25 - their fourth consecutive season in the Premier League under Danish manager Thomas Frank.

Graeme Bailey of TBR Football has reported that West Ham United were interested in signing Endrick from Real Madrid in the winter transfer window. However, they were refused by the player and also the club. Michael Antonio and Niclas Fulkrug are sidelined with injuries, and hence they want to make a striker’s signing to fill the void.

Kevin Schade's early goal gave Brentford a 1-0 win at West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday, after the hosts recovered from a woeful first half but were unable to find an equaliser. Brentford took the lead inside four minutes after Schade's shot was stopped and clawed away by West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola,