Report: West Ham United eyeing shock move to sign Tottenham Hotspur star

Key Highlights

• The Daily Mail report makes clear that the Portuguese coach views the winter window as a final lifeline, with a goalkeeper identified as a priority. Espirito Santo, himself a former FC Porto stopper, understands the psychological weight of that position.
• When confidence drains from the back, results often follow. Espirito Santo Seeks Stability at the BackWest Ham have already acted to address their lack of goals, completing deals for Pablo and Taty Castellanos.
• Attention has now shifted to damage limitation.
• Too many goals conceded, too many leads squandered, and too many afternoons defined by defensive uncertainty. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Daily Mail state that “West Ham have now made contact with London rivals Tottenham over a potential move to sign Czech Republic international Kinsky this month.” The 22 year old arrived at Spurs in January 2025 under Ange Postecoglou, initially deputising during Guglielmo Vicario’s injury absence. That early exposure brought promise, but opportunity soon vanished. Kinsky’s Spurs Situation Offers OpeningOnce Vicario returned to fitness, the hierarchy reasserted itself.
• Under Thomas Frank, Kinsky has made just two appearances this season, both in the Carabao Cup, and “keeping two clean sheets in the process.” For a young goalkeeper, that is both a reminder of his quality and a frustration at his limited pathway. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTottenham’s position is pragmatic.