28/08/2026
West Ham Summer Transfer Window βοΈπ·
West Hamβs summer transfer business is almost over and once again, thereβs an FX side to the story.
With players moving from East London to clubs overseas, even a small movement in the currency markets can have a significant impact on the sterling value of international transfer payments.
Hereβs what a 2% move in the pound could mean across West Hamβs international summer sales. π·
π΄ Summer Sales
Freddie POTTS (Club Brugge) - 4th August 2026
π° Reported fee: Β£10m
π FX rate: GBP / EUR = 1.1673
πΆ Equivalent value: β¬11.673m
π 2% GBP depreciation impact: +Β£204,100
Crysencio SUMMERVILLE (Al Hilal) - 24th July 2026
π° Reported fee: Β£60m
π FX rate: GBP / SAR = 4.9991
πΈπ¦ Equivalent value: SAR 299.946m
π 2% GBP depreciation impact: +Β£1,224,500
Across just these two deals, a 2% movement in the pound would represent around Β£1.43m in additional sterling value when converting the equivalent overseas currencies back into GBP.
The transfer fees haven't changed - the exchange rates have.
Small percentages can still lead to big numbers.
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