Potter could now sell £35m player after news from sources

West Ham United are set for an interesting first summer transfer window under new manager Graham Potter, with some intriguing potential exit news coming to light, courtesy of a club insider.

West Ham players who could leave before next season

Right now, a host of players are looking set to depart the London Stadium before next campaign, with a plethora of contracts about to expire.

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As things stand, unless West Ham opt to negotiate fresh terms, the likes of Aaron Cresswell, Vladimir Coufal, Danny Ings and the injured Michail Antonio will be free to find new clubs in July, with uncertainty also surrounding Carlos Soler.

It is not yet clear whether West Ham will trigger the buy-option clause in Soler’s loan deal from PSG, with Evan Ferguson also set to return to Brighton after his straight loan deal comes to an end in late June.

Long-serving veteran keeper Lukasz Fabianski could also leave West Ham at the end of the season after his contract expires, but the club do possess an option to extend his stay by a further year.

Mohammed Kudus is currently West Ham’s most sellable asset if the Hammers wish to raise transfer funds, and the Ghanaian has been repeatedly linked with a move away from the London Stadium heading into the summer.

Arsenal are believed to hold a serious interest in Kudus, but given the winger’s inconsistent form, there is no guarantee the Premier League duo are any other interested side will seek to pay his rumoured £85 million release clause.

Meanwhile, Lucas Paqueta is currently at the centre of match-fixing allegations, prompting some rumours that the Brazil midfielder could also depart West Ham.

West Ham could now sell Jean-Clair Todibo this summer

According to club insider Claret & Hugh, defender Jean-Clair Todibo may find himself on the chopping block as well, with Potter’s side plotting to flip him over for a small profit after his loan move from Nice becomes permanent.

West Ham are obligated to buy the Frenchman at the end of his temporary spell for around £35 million, if the Hammers avoid relegation, with Todibo looking set to become a permanent player in Potter’s squad.

However, this may not be for long, as C&H reported – after learning news from sources “within the past few hours” on Valentine’s Day morning – that West Ham could look to sell Todibo for a small profit after making his signing permanent.

The 25-year-old was deemed a stellar capture last summer, given elite sides were also in the mix for his signature, but he’s been in and out of the first team this season due to injuries and a tense rumoured relationship with ex-West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui.

However, we believe that Todibo could still have a vital role to play under Potter, with the defender drawing serious praise in recent seasons.

“Jean-Clair is a very interesting character; he’s very confident, and he’s a great guy around the dressing room,” said his former teammate at Nice, Aaron Ramsey.

“He’s a very, very talented player, who can go all the way to the top. For him, it is important to keep his feet on the ground, strive for more, and take in as much information as possible.”