Sunderland have confirmed that Haitian international striker Wilson Isidor has signed a new long-term contract at the Stadium of Light, which will have a big impact on Championship club West Ham United’s transfer ambitions.

Despite being expected to win the Championship under Nuno Espírito Santo, the East London team has had a difficult start to the season.

Indeed, despite making progress in the EFL Cup, West Ham have not won their opening two second-tier matches in 14 years, drawing with Burnley at Turf Moor before losing 2-1 to Charlton Athletic at the London Stadium.

That is despite Nuno’s ability to keep numerous high-profile players despite the large-scale sales of Mateus Fernandes and Crysencio Summerville earlier in the summer window.

However, only a handful of incomings have been made around the Portuguese team, adding to concerns about the short time between now and the transfer deadline, which is at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1.

Sunderland confirms Wilson Isidor news, which affects West Ham United.

Isidor has been with the Black Cats since the start of the 2024/25 season, initially on loan from Zenit St Petersburg, which was later made permanent in early 2025.

Wilson Isidor’s 24/25 Championship Statistics (Source: Sofascore)

Appearances

Starts

Goals: 12 assists, 2 big chances created.

Expected Goals

15.00

Sunderland then ended their eight-year absence from the Premier League in Regis Le Bris’ first season at the Stadium of Light, with the forward scoring 13 Championship goals before adding six more last season, despite only starting 11 Premier League games, to help the North East club secure UEFA Europa League football.

However, the 26-year-old has been the subject of heavy leave speculation this summer, with West Ham competing with Ipswich Town and Hull City for his services.

However, just days before the transfer window closes, the top-flight club has confirmed that Isidor, who was reportedly looking for a pay increase ahead of the new season, has signed new terms until 2030, effectively ending the Hammers’ chances of bolstering their frontline with his goal threat.

Wilson Isidor explains the Premier League reason for Sunderland contract renewal following West Ham interest.

After scoring once in the FIFA World Cup for Haiti against Morocco on June 24th, Isidor’s immediate future has been uncertain, while West Ham have been connected with a number of strikers since the transfer window opened.

Despite successfully luring Joel Piroe back to the EFL from Leeds United via an initial loan deal with an obligation-to-buy clause, they were unable to do the same with the Sunderland attacker, who revealed that the club’s divisional status was a major factor in signing his new contract.

“I’m delighted to continue my journey with Sunderland.” This Club has already given me some wonderful memories, and I believe there is still much more to achieve here,” Isidor stated.

“Playing in the Premier League and representing Haiti at the World Cup have been special moments for me, and now I’m focused on continuing to improve, helping the team and giving everything I can for the supporters.”

West Ham need its forwards to step up after the failed Wilson Isidor pursuit.

West Ham may have broken the Championship transfer fee record this season by acquiring Arne Engels for £22 million, but there are still legitimate questions about the club’s general market approach.

In addition to Piroe, Manor Solomon has Championship-winning experience on the left wing from a loan spell at Leeds two summers ago, but Nuno will be hopeful his present attacking options can step up if no additional acquisitions are made.

Taty Castellanos impressed with six goals in 18 Premier League games last season, but is yet to open his Championship account following a shocking penalty miss against the Addicks, and while Piroe is a proven goal-scorer in the division, Pablo has yet to persuade many that he was worth £18.3 million from Gil Vicente in January.