Former Everton Chief Executive Officer Keith Wyness believes West Ham are likely to live well within the Premier League's Profit and Resilience rules despite their summer spending spree.
It's been a busy summer at the London Stadium and the Hammers have backed new manager Julen Lopetegui heavily in the market with a number of new signings.
West Ham are targeting players such as Max Kilman, Crysencio Summerville, Luis Guilherme and Niclas Fullkrug as they look to qualify for Europe next season.
West Ham will be within profit and sustainability rules
The Hammers spent £40m on Kilman and £25m on Summerville making them their two most expensive players of the summer according to Transfermarkt.
Clubs have to be careful with their spending due to profit and sustainability rules and both Nottingham Forest and Everton did not break the rules and were relegated last season, but both clubs managed to stay in the Premier League.
Wyness was asked about his thoughts on West Ham's use and whether they may have broken the rules because of it.
“Economically, I think they are doing well,” he told Football Insider.
“I think they will do well in terms of the PSR limit. They are stretching, but they will be fine.
“Now it's up to Lopetegui to start well in this new era for him.”
The East Londoners are not done spending money and are expected to complete the signing of Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United next week for a fee of around £15m.
It's a big season for West Ham and they're building a squad with plenty of quality for Lopetegui, but the big task for the former Wolves and Real Madrid boss is getting everyone on the same wavelength which is easier said than done.
The Hammers face Aston Villa in their first game of the season on August 17 and will be looking to get off to a winning start.
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