“West Ham Drop Bombshell: Spurs Hijack Shock Deal in Final Hours of Transfer Talks!”

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June 28, 2025

West Ham Reveal Shock Tottenham Claim Amid Aston Villa Talks for Jacob Ramsey

In a surprising twist, West Ham United’s ownership has dropped a major hint about Jacob Ramsey’s likely destination as talks continue with Aston Villa over a potential transfer.

Ramsey Race Heats Up as PSR Deadline Looms

Amid growing frustration from fans at both West Ham and Aston Villa over a lack of summer transfer activity, financial pressure is mounting with the June 30th Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) deadline fast approaching.

Villa are believed to be in a particularly precarious position, with football finance expert Kieran Maguire recently warning that they are the club most at risk of breaching PSR.

According to Maguire, Villa spent £91 on wages for every £100 of revenue in their last Champions League-qualifying season.

Reports suggest Unai Emery must raise £30-40 million before the deadline, forcing the club to consider offloading key assets—including Jacob Ramsey.

West Ham Keen but Pessimistic Over Ramsey Deal

West Ham, though struggling with PSR constraints themselves, are not in immediate danger of sanctions and have been exploring options to replace Ghanaian star Mohammed Kudus, who is expected to leave this summer.

Ramsey has emerged as a top target, with multiple sources including The Guardian and Villa reporter Tom Collomosse confirming the Hammers’ interest.

West Ham had reportedly been planning to wait until the final days of June to make a formal move for Ramsey, hoping to drive down the price given Villa’s need to balance their books. However, Villa’s asking price of around £40 million remains a sticking point.

Tottenham Could Hijack Deal – West Ham Ownership Reacts

Speaking exclusively to Hammers News, a senior spokesperson for West Ham’s ownership group provided a surprising update when asked about the club’s pursuit of Ramsey.

“I think the player is going to Spurs,” they admitted—suggesting that Tottenham Hotspur are now in pole position to land the talented midfielder.

If confirmed, the news will come as a significant blow to West Ham, who have not done direct transfer business with Spurs in over 14 years due to the fierce rivalry between the clubs.

Champions League Windfall Gives Spurs the Edge

Tottenham’s Champions League qualification—secured by winning the Europa League—has reportedly injected an additional £80 million into the club’s coffers, giving them a clear financial edge over both Villa and West Ham in this summer’s transfer market.

While West Ham remain hopeful of finding a suitable replacement for Kudus, the potential loss of Ramsey to Spurs only adds to fans’ growing concerns about the club’s lack of progress in the window so far.

Uncertainty Remains Over Villa’s PSR Status

Despite all signs pointing toward a sale, a Sky Sports reporter recently suggested on air that Villa may not actually be in breach of PSR as previously feared. If true, that could alter the trajectory of Ramsey’s future altogether.

As the June 30th deadline nears, all eyes will be on Villa Park, where major financial and transfer decisions could be imminent.