Exclusive: David Sullivan Q&A

West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan speaks to Sky Sports about the upcoming January transfer window, the future of Dimitri Payet and a memorable 2016 for the Hammers…

Sullivan reveals in an exclusive Q&A how many players West Ham are hoping to sign in the New Year and also answers the big question – will Dimitri Payet still be at the club come the end of January?

Read on to find out what the Hammers chief had to say ahead of what could be a busy month for him and the club…

What are your views on the January transfer window?

Every transfer window gets harder and harder each year but the January window is far more challenging than the summer window, simply because it is shorter and very few players of real quality are available.

What are the difficulties it poses for being able to conclude deals for new players?

With the process often a lengthy one, it becomes virtually impossible to complete a deal in such a short space of time when clubs, agents and players are all involved in the negotiations. In addition, every club is also restricted by the Premier League’s wage cap.

When attempting to secure new signings, how much of your time does it consume?

It consumes every single hour, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Even when not directly negotiating or speaking with …

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