Report – West Ham plot summer swoop for 22y/o Rangers talent
West Ham are keen on signing Rangers goalkeeper Robby McCrorie, according the Daily Record.
The 22-year-old has spent this season out on loan in Scotland, initially at Queen of the South, before making the step up to the top flight with Livingston.
And it is reported that his performances have attracted the attention of Hammers boss David Moyes, who could be lured into making a move for the stopper this summer as he looks for a long term replacement for Lukasz Fabianski.
The keeper has two years left on his contract at Ibrox, with the Gers reportedly eager to tie him down to a long term deal.
However, interest from the Premier League could prove to be a substantial hurdle for Steven Gerrard’s men to overcome, with a number of sides from the English top flight monitoring his progress alongside the Irons, as well as several from the continent.
Would signing McCrorie be a good move for West Ham?
Absolutely, yes.
The 22-year-old is already showing the kind of form that would suggest he has what it takes to become a long term solution for the Gers once Allan McGregor eventually hangs up his gloves, and by that logic, he could do a similar job for the Hammers when Fabianski calls it a day.
The fact that he was given the opportunity to make the step up to the Premiership this January shows just how well he is progressing, and seven clean sheets in 32 appearances for sides who aren’t exactly flying is a pretty decent record.
The youngster has already been described as “superb” by current boss Gary Holt, while Gerrard has alluded to the fact that he considers him as the natural successor to McGregor’s number one shirt.
Losing him would be a real disappointment for the Gers, but could prove to be an inspired piece of business for the Hammers.
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