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Martin Adeline Transfer

Started Last Movement

Will Martin Adeline join West Ham? The latest reporting points firmly away from it.

Florian Plettenberg reports that Hamburg have signed the Troyes midfielder for about €4 million, although completion is not independently confirmed by the supplied evidence. Claret&Hugh also quotes an unnamed source saying West Ham were never in for him.

No-Guff Summary

  • Hamburg’s move: Florian Plettenberg reports that Hamburger SV have signed Martin Adeline for around €4 million. The supplied evidence does not independently confirm completion.
  • The West Ham denial: Claret&Hugh quotes an unnamed transfer source saying the club were “never in for him”.
  • What is established: No West Ham bid has been reported at any point in the Story.
Development

West Ham linked with Martin Adeline

West Ham are being linked with Martin Adeline, but the report starts with interest and goes no further.

The72, citing the Daily Mail, says the Hammers are interested in signing the 22-year-old Troyes midfielder as they prepare for the Championship. The article says Adeline helped Troyes win promotion from Ligue 2 and is under contract until 2027.

No contact, club-to-club talks, bid, personal terms, medical or agreement are reported. Adeline is a name for the summer list, not a deal taking shape.

Sources

  • The72 (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham are interested in Troyes midfielder Martin Adeline, citing a Daily Mail report, as the club prepares for the Championship.
  • Daily Mail (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham are considering a move for 22-year-old French midfielder Martin Adeline amid the club's preparation for the Championship.
  • West Ham Zone (opens in a new tab) — Argues that a potential Martin Adeline transfer could help Pablo return to a striker role at West Ham, while suggesting Pablo is more likely to stay despite criticism of his first season.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham could target Troyes midfielder Martin Adeline after Mateus Fernandes moves to Tottenham, with competition from RC Lens and FC Lorient and a claimed €10m valuation.
  • Read West Ham (opens in a new tab) — Argues that Martin Adeline could be a potential creative replacement for Mateus Fernandes, while questioning whether his profile would suit Nuno Espírito Santo’s Championship rebuild.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports, citing ExWHUEmployee, that West Ham remain in contention for Troyes midfielder Martin Adeline and outlines his reported recent form and playing profile.