EPL 2017/18: 5 clubs who have had an awful summer thus far

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Mark Hughes, Manager of Stoke City looks dejected after the Premier League match between Stoke City and Arsenal at Bet365 Stadium on May 13, 2017 in Stoke on Trent, England.  (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Mark Hughes has had a summer to forget

#4 West Ham

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Slaven Bilic, Manager of West Ham United reacts during the Premier League match between Burnley and West Ham United at Turf Moor on May 21, 2017 in Burnley, England.  (Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images)
Slaven Bilic’s time is running out

If rumours are to be believed, West Ham's summer could take a significant turn for the better in the coming days, with Marko Arnautovic and Javier Hernandez mooted as possible summer signings. However, that doesn't mask the fact that West Ham have had an awful transfer window till date.

With 62 points in his debut season and an impending move to the Olympic Stadium, the sky seemed to be the limit for Slaven Bilic and his Hammers at the end of the 2015-16 season. However, poor decision making in the transfer market coupled with issues in adjusting to a new stadium, and a return of 45 points did not please any one in the fan base or management.

West Ham have had yet another slow start to the transfer window with just Zabaleta and Joe Hart arriving from Manchester City till date. After his struggles at Torino, the jury is still out on the wisdom behind Hart's acquisition.

West Ham can't afford to repeat the mistakes of the previous window – this season could make or break their long term European ambitions.

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