Nuno confident Piroe can make impact for Hammers

[Getty Images] Nuno Espirito Santo is confident Joel Piroe can make a major impact for West Ham following the striker's arrival on a season-long loan from Leeds. Piroe, 27, is available to make his debut in Saturday's London derby against Charlton. "He's a different profile from the strikers we have," Hammers boss Nuno told BBC Radio London. "He's a very good player - a talented player with experience in the league - and we are positive that he can help us. "We are positive about all our players, but definitely Joel has a huge contribution (to make)." Piroe has significant Championship experience, first with Swansea City before a move to Leeds, where he was the club's top scorer in the 2024-25 season, helping them win the title. At Leeds he played alongside another recent West Ham signing, Manor Solomon, who had a spell on loan at the Yorkshire club. Nuno, who has been keen to overhaul his side's attacking options this summer, hopes his new arrivals' experience of playing together gives them a head start. "They were previously at Leeds, so there is a starting point already made," he said. "Things are improving, clearly. We are happy with the players who have joined." Latest West Ham news, analysis and fan views Ask about West Ham - what do you want to know?