Liverpool may have an increasingly appealing option in the form of Tim Steidten, as West Ham United now worries about losing their technical director this summer. Last summer, Steidten was quite the catch for West Ham, who managed to lure the former Bayer Leverkusen man to take up the role of technical director at the club.
Initially, many had thought that Steidten would become a part of Tottenham Hotspur, but his decision to join West Ham was a surprise to many. It was certainly an exciting time for West Ham, with Steidten making some impressive signings during the transfer window. The acquisitions of Edson Alvarez and Mohammed Kudus from Ajax, alongside Konstantinos Mavropanos from Stuttgart, had a significant positive impact on West Ham’s performance this season. These moves were well-received by the fans, who were undoubtedly hoping for another impressive transfer window under Steidten’s guidance next summer.
However, recent reports indicate that Tim Steidten might not have the same plans as the fans. There have been rumblings of unrest within West Ham, with concerns growing that Steidten might be unhappy at the club and is already contemplating leaving. It’s been suggested that Steidten is feeling frustrated with the club’s operational style, and he desires more authority and influence at the London Stadium. Additionally, he is reportedly seeking a change in management, which is in contradiction to the current manager David Moyes as his contract heads towards expiration.
Signs of Steidten’s dissatisfaction have surfaced, such as the breakdown of a deal for winger Ibrahim Osman in January, who subsequently decided to join Brighton and Hove Albion instead. The situation with Steidten’s potential departure has caught the attention of Liverpool, with reports suggesting that Steidten is being considered as one of the candidates for the role of sporting director at the club, following the impending departure of Jorg Schmadtke.
Steidten’s history at Leverkusen is cited as one of the reasons for Liverpool’s interest, particularly as he was at the club when Xabi Alonso was appointed as manager, a move that has been widely considered as a masterstroke. There is even speculation about Liverpool making a double move to acquire both Alonso and Steidten, which has only exacerbated West Ham’s worries about potentially losing him.
The uncertainty surrounding Steidten’s future and the interest from Liverpool have undoubtedly put West Ham in a difficult position, as they fear being left in the lurch by a key figure in their backroom staff. This story may well have more twists and turns as the transfer window approaches, and the fate of Tim Steidten hangs in the balance.
