West Ham United need to be careful patient transfer stance doesn’t haunt them
West Ham have shown brilliant patience in their pursuit of a central midfielder ahead of the 2022/23 campaign but they need to be careful it doesn’t backfire.
The Irons have been linked with a host of names during the summer transfer window as David Moyes looks to bolster his squad.
Last season [2021/22] pointed out some glaring holes in the squad that desperately need to be filled before the east Londoners embark on another European journey in the Europa Conference League.
One area that the Scot is looking to strengthen is central midfield amid Declan Rice’s uncertain London Stadium future.
Yves Bissouma looked to be a good fit for the Irons amid his links to the club but they decided not to move for the Brighton ace [The Times] with the former Everton boss’ sights firmly set on Southampton ace James Ward-Prowse, as per Claret & Hugh [11 June].
Risky.
You have to respect West Ham waiting and getting the man that they really want but given their past transfer history – this is quite the risk.
The fans have grown continuously frustrated with the Hammers not making moves in windows when they really ought to have, with them missing out on Darwin Nunez in January the best example.
A transfer should never be forced but if it isn’t believed to be the right one but there is nothing that indicates the Bissouma move wouldn’t work out for the Irons.
He is a quality player who would undoubtedly improve not only the squad but most likely the starting XI too.
The same can be said for Ward-Prowse but it is very dangerous to sit there and wait for your dream player whilst all of your rivals get their business done.
At the end of the day, the Saints ace might not even join the Irons.
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