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West Ham's Defense Crumbles: Seeks Goalkeeper Reinforcements

1/7/2026

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West Ham United sits in the relegation zone amid a difficult Premier League campaign.
Former manager Alan Pardew warns the defense is failing, noting 41 goals conceded—the league's worst.
He says West Ham needs defensive reinforcements, especially in goal, as current options fail to inspire confidence.
West Ham has bid for the Brazilian goalkeeper Bento from Al-Nassr, with Genoa's competition delaying the talks.

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West Ham United sits in the relegation zone amid a difficult Premier League campaign.
Former manager Alan Pardew warns the defense is failing, noting 41 goals conceded—the league's worst.
He says West Ham needs defensive reinforcements, especially in goal, as current options fail to inspire confidence.
West Ham has bid for the Brazilian goalkeeper Bento from Al-Nassr, with Genoa's competition delaying the talks.