Age and wage concerns are raised by West Ham’s interest in a German star.

According to a recent story by The Times, the Hammers are considering signing Hummels in addition to free agents Joël Matip and John Egan. The team has made it a point to add defensive depth after losing two defenders last week. However, age and salary expectations can be big obstacles to get past with Hummels.

Is Hummels the Ageing Defender West Ham Needs?

Mats Hummels has had a remarkable career, having played key roles at Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in addition to helping Germany win the World Cup in 2014. Just the previous season, he was a member of the Dortmund team that advanced to the Champions League final before falling to Real Madrid. But as people age, some worries inevitably arise. His age of 35 means that many will doubt his speed and ability to handle the demands of the Premier League, especially given that the Bundesliga, where he played most of his career, is a physically weaker league.

The recent proposed transfer of Hummels to Roma collapsed because to pay disagreements, which concerned Tim Steidten, the technical director of West Ham. Despite this, Steidten is still keen to sign his countryman because of his extensive background. Some who support West Ham could wonder if Hummels is still capable of playing at the best level in the Premier League or if his possible arrival is more of a stopgap than a long-term solution.

The Times stated that “Borussia Dortmund released the 35-year-old in July, shortly after he played in the Champions League final.” His background in major competitions such as the Champions League could prove advantageous for West Ham, particularly in managing the stress of mid-table struggles or a European push. However, does that experience make up for the likely exorbitant pay and demands that a player of Hummels’ caliber would make?

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