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Joel Piroe Transfer

Started Last Movement

Joel Piroe has joined West Ham from Leeds United. LeedsAllOver describes the deal as an initial loan with an obligation to buy, while West Ham's announcement calls him a permanent signing.

The move is settled, but the reported £12m promotion condition is not confirmed by the quoted club statement.

No-Guff Summary

  • The move: Joel Piroe has joined West Ham from Leeds United.
  • The terms: LeedsAllOver reports an initial loan with an obligation to buy, although West Ham's announcement describes him as a permanent signing.
  • The fee: LeedsAllOver, citing Sky Sports, says the package could reach £12m and may depend on promotion. The quoted club statement does not confirm that condition.
Development

West Ham and Leeds reported in advancing Piroe talks

West Ham and Leeds are in advancing talks over a loan for Joel Piroe with an obligation to buy, according to Football Insider. The same report says a fee of around £15m has been mentioned, although West Ham would hope to pay less.

Sky Sports News had earlier reported that West Ham were pursuing Piroe after talks for Troy Parrott stalled. That backs the interest, not the finish line. The available reporting does not establish an agreement or a completed transfer.

Sources

  • Football Insider (opens in a new tab) — Reports advancing talks between West Ham and Leeds United over a potential loan move for Joel Piroe with an obligation to buy, while assessing his Championship record and the risks of a possible fee of around £15 million.
  • Sky Sports News (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham are pursuing Leeds United striker Joel Piroe after talks for Troy Parrott stalled.