"Yes, we regret not signing Calvert-Lewin, especially on a free transfer, a senior spokesman for West Ham's owners told Hammers News. But Mr Potter didn't want a forward and would not let us sign or buy one. Nuno came in and immediately identified that he wanted two, and it has helped us massively."
"There is no doubt that the former Everton striker would have been a bargain acquisition for the London club. Signing a player of his quality on a free transfer should have been a no-brainer for West Ham."
"A quality striker from the start of the season would not have left them in this position."
West Ham United expressed regret over failing to sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin at the beginning of the season when he was available as a free agent. Former manager Graham Potter rejected the opportunity, refusing to authorize the signing of a centre forward. Calvert-Lewin subsequently joined Leeds United and has scored 10 Premier League goals this season. West Ham has struggled offensively throughout the campaign and could have benefited significantly from his services. Upon Nuno Espirito Santo's arrival as manager, he immediately recognized the need for strikers and secured signings of Taty Castellanos and Pablo in January. A club source confirmed that acquiring Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer would have been an excellent decision, potentially preventing West Ham's current battle for Premier League survival.
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