Doubts remain over future of West Ham defender Craig Dawson
The summer window is going to be massive for West Ham where several players could be set for the exit.
According to journalist, Dean Jones, Craig Dawson is among the players whose future has come under doubt.
The 32-year-old has a contract at the London club till 2023.
Jones wrote for GiveMeSport: “There is emerging doubt over whether Craig Dawson remains at the club too, despite the 32-year-old’s Europa League heroics this term.”
Shock
Dawson was arguably one of the most consistent performers for the Hammers last season, along with Jarrod Bowen and Declan Rice.
He was the club’s most reliable defender at the back and maintained high-level performances both in the Premier League and in Europe.
The veteran experienced defender made 50 appearances last season in all competitions, and he was a threat from set-pieces.
He managed four goals and provided two assists in all competitions in 2021-22, and showed his leadership skills at the back in the absence of Angelo Ogbonna and Kurt Zouma.
It would be a massive shock if he is allowed to leave the club.
West Ham will look to revamp their defensive set-up in the summer, but they need an experienced head at the back.
Dawson has been hailed as “outstanding” by Joe Cole (28 April) on BT Sport, and compared him with John Terry.
Issa Diop could be one player the Hammers should look to sell in the summer. The Frenchman has failed to make an impact and he should be replaced.
It really comes as a big shock that Dawson’s future has come under scrutiny after such a brilliant campaign.
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