West Ham secured a 2-0 victory over Burnley on Saturday (7 February), making it three wins out of their past four Premier League games.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are now within three points of fourth-bottom Nottingham Forest, who lost 3-1 against fellow relegation candidates Leeds United on Friday (6 February).

West Ham signed Axel Disasi on loan from Chelsea on deadline day (2 February), strengthening their defensive options before the window closed.

How West Ham tried to agree ‘really hard’ January deals

Former Man City financial adviser Stefan Borson exclusively told Football Insider West Ham could have done more before the transfer window closed as they look to avoid relegation this season.

The Hammers agreed permanent deals for Taty Castellanos, Pablo Felipe and Adama Traore, while Keiber Lamadrid also joined on loan from Venezuelan side Deportivo La Guaira.

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider before the victory over Burnley, Borson said: “I think they could have done more in January, but they’re in a difficult position.

“It’s the flip side of the Liverpool situation, where they’ve got the big prize of the Champions League. You do need some investment to try and capture those prizes, but if you miss that prize, then you’re in trouble because you’ve obviously got the relegation issue.  

“I’m sure they tried for lots of loan players. There’s a limit to how many loan players you can have, but I’m sure they tried for deals that would not give them a problem if the worst happens and they get relegated. Those deals are really hard to do.” 

Why West Ham are in ‘real trouble’ amid relegation fears

Borson insisted West Ham have a “big problem” due to the number of teams they could finish above, with fifth-bottom Leeds sitting six points above them in the table.

“They probably think the squad itself is good enough to survive, notwithstanding the league position right now,” said Borson.

“But they have got a big problem just looking at the league table. Who are they going to finish above of that bunch above them? 

“West Ham are in real trouble, that’s for sure. That is clearly not an exclusive.”

West Ham’s next fixture sees them take on in-form Man United at the London Stadium on Tuesday (10 February).

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