West Ham United are plotting a move for Feyenoord midfielder Quinten Timber as Nuno Espirito Santo looks to strengthen his squad in the upcoming January transfer window.

After a disastrous start to the campaign under Graham Potter, the Hammers have finally shown signs of life, climbing off the bottom of the Premier League table with two consecutive wins. Nuno’s arrival has injected renewed belief at the London Stadium, and the Portuguese tactician is expected to be backed in January—particularly in midfield, where West Ham have struggled for balance and control all season.

According to Caught Offside, Feyenoord’s Quinten Timber has emerged as a prime target. With the 24-year-old’s contract expiring next summer, the Dutch side could be open to selling him in January to avoid losing him for free. Valued at around £26 million on Transfermarkt, Timber represents an attainable yet high-quality option for the Hammers, who remain financially capable of investing in key areas.

Timber Could Be the Perfect Midfield Engine for Nuno

A move for Timber makes perfect sense. The Dutch international is a true box-to-box midfielder—energetic, technically gifted, and defensively aware. His blend of physicality, intelligence, and passing range would add much-needed dynamism to West Ham’s midfield.

Timber’s ability to break lines with his dribbling, coupled with his sharp positional sense, makes him a versatile asset who can thrive in multiple roles across the middle. His work rate and ball-winning ability could be exactly what West Ham need to re-establish control in tight Premier League battles.

Interestingly, Timber’s twin brother, Jurrien Timber, currently plays for Arsenal—another London club. That family connection might just make the move to West Ham even more appealing, as Nuno Espirito Santo looks to add quality and energy to his squad’s spine this winter.