It’s that time of year when players are linked with clubs from rumour, gossip, report and ‘insider source’ say-so: No different at West Ham to any other Premier League club. Clearly there is a lot going on behind the scenes at London Stadium as The Hammers work frantically to bolster the forward and midfield departments.
Young talent James McAtee from Manchester City has long been a target but City are playing cat-and-mouse over his availability – so West Ham are looking far and wide to upgrade their midfield options.
Latest developments- after the negotiations ongoing for Braiz Mendes covered this morning – comes a report from caughtoffside.com suggesting the Irons looking at yet more options for January, including the recruitment of Will Hughes from Crystal Palace.
29-year old Will Hughes: Upgrade On Hammers Midfield Options
His contract expires in the Summer so Palace may accept a modest fee now rather than let him go for nothing in June. The left footed midfielder is not a ‘marquee’ signing but always the question to ask is ‘would he improve the current squad?’ – Undoubtedly the answer is a yes. Combative, decent pace and injury free, Hughes will not be short of suitors if he does decide to leave Selhurst Park.
Certainly Palace will hope to extend his contract, as he has been a regular starter this season: Much lies in the players’ control as to whether he stays and commits to a new contract or makes a move with West Ham amongst several other Premier League clubs circling.
