West Ham United boss David Moyes wants ‘final say’ on transfers
West Ham manager David Moyes believes that managers should have the “final say” on transfers ahead of the summer window.
The Scot admitted he is always looking at his squad and the potential it has in the future as he looks to take the Hammers to the next level.
With the manager often picking up the slack for bad signings, the Irons boss has put the onus on good recruitment at the London Stadium.
“I still think the manager should have the final say,” he told Sky Sports. “A lot of clubs have sporting directors, and as long as the manager works closely with them you can work on it and do it.
“But I always think a manager tends to lose their job by poor recruitment, ultimately. If you get a chance, if you get enough transfer windows, then you’re getting judged so you have to try to make your recruitment good.
“I see it as part of my daily job. I don’t do it every single day, but there’s parts of the job where I have to be looking at the squad of players I have for the future, the young players I have at the club and what might be available outside as well.”
Huge summer.
This is set to be a busy summer or at least that is what the West Ham fans are hoping for.
Big-name or exciting signings have been few and far between of late in east London but considering the team’s performance levels this season – it would be criminal not to add to this squad.
Not only to make it better because it is crucial to build on the success enjoyed this season for more success in the future but because it is desperate for it.
These players have been punching above their weight throughout the whole campaign.
Make no mistake, they have all done an excellent job when called upon but how the centre-backs within the squad have got the Hammers as far as they have in all competitions is unbelievable.
Everyone also knows the burden that Michail Antonio has solely carried this season leading the Irons’ attack.
This summer is majorly important in maintaining the momentum gained this season.
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