West Ham United have brought in Leeds United forward Joël Piroe on a loan agreement. Following the agreement, Piroe has completed a move to London. Official updates from West Ham, the BBC, and the Leeds United website have confirmed the loan move.
In squad news, Aaron Wan-Bissaka is set to depart the team. He has booked a medical assessment for his planned move to Aston Villa. The London Evening Standard reported this news on 20 August 2026.
On the pitch, Burnley faced West Ham. The match provided playing time for a Man City loanee. West Ham also chose to include Lewis Orford in Player Picks on 20 August 2026.