BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions on all things Premier League.
Curley63 asked: Morning Phil. I would like your assessment of West Ham’s January transfer activity. While a striker was desperately needed and it’s nice to see James Ward-Prowse back, I can’t help feeling that we are worryingly short of a decent centre half. Kilman is playing well in an ageing/makeshift back three, but other than that there is Mavropanos, who to me is not Premier League standard and Todibo, who reportedly doesn’t want to be at the club!
Phil answered: Potter is most definitely steadying the ship and encouraging academy players. Also I am pleased Steiden has gone after the disaster of last summer!
I certainly accept your point that West Ham might have done more, certainly in defence, but I truly believe they have done a really smart piece of business in bringing in Evan Ferguson on loan from Brighton.
He is a genuine talent, still only 20, who has been held back by injuries. He will also enjoy working under Graham Potter again. I also think James Ward-Prowse is another who could flourish under Potter.
I think Tim Steidten’s days have been numbered for a while. He had an uneasy relationship with former managers David Moyes and Julen Lopetegui and it is clear Potter will want his own people around him and to move the club forward in his own way.
The Hammers still have a very talented squad, though. Now it is up to Potter to get the best out of them – but I really like that Ferguson deal.
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