Slaven Bilic has revealed that West Ham still have business to do this summer despite already making four high profile signings since the transfer window opened on July 1st.
Manchester City duo Pablo Zabaleta and Joe Hart both made the switch to the London Stadium early this month, while Marko Arnautovic became the club’s record signing after his £25 million from Premier League rivals Stoke City.
Former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez also became a Hammer last week after signing from Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen.
Despite the already busy summer however, Bilic believes there could be more to come.
“You’ve got to be ready for all situations and be able to predict them if and when they happen, because it’s better if you’re ready,” said the Croatian on whufc.com. “I don’t expect any more ‘exciting’ signings because you don’t want to be overbooked in certain positions. You have to respect your players and those who are number two, because you don’t want them to be number three in their position.
“You only need them in case you have many, many injuries, but of course you can’t think like that. If something extraordinary happens, and it can happen because we’ve done really well without spending crazy money.”
Bilic also acknowledged that despite his side’s good business, a number of players have already left the club, meaning there is room for more in his squad.
“We got four players, one on a free, Joe on loan, we spent good money on Chicharito and Arnautovic, but also Havard is gone to Hoffenheim, Randy has gone, Enner has gone to Mexico and Ash to Middlesbrough.
“I presume if something extraordinary happens in the market, then hopefully we’re still going to be able to do it, if necessary.”
