Fulham update emerges in West Ham United bid to sign Ronnie Edwards
Fulham are considering joining West Ham in the race to sign Peterborough United ace Ronnie Edwards, according to TEAMtalk.
The publication reported on its website on Wednesday (10 January) that the Cottagers sent scouts to watch the defender in their FA Cup match against Leeds United.
TEAMtalk noted that several Premier League clubs are interested in his signature, including the Hammers and Crystal Palace.
“Fulham are considering joining the race for Peterborough defender Ronnie Edwards after sending scouts to watch him in action last weekend, TEAMtalk understands.
“Fulham officials were in attendance at Peterborough’s FA Cup clash with Leeds last Sunday to cast an eye over highly-rated centre-back Edwards.
“The 20-year-old has caught the attention of a number of Premier League clubs in the last few transfer windows with the likes of Crystal Palace and West Ham keen admirers of his.”
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Edwards is only 20 years old, but he has already played a huge 117 matches for Peterborough, proving just how highly regarded he is there.
But he may not be at the club much longer should his impressive displays continue, with Peterborough set to be unable to prevent the centre-back from exiting.
While it would be a disappointment to lose such an important player, his exit would represent a massive payday for the club. Moreover, they would be delighted to see one of their youngsters make a move to the Premier League.
West Ham did improve their defence last summer, with manager David Moyes bringing Konstantinos Mavropanos to the London Stadium.
He finds himself behind the likes of Nayef Aguerd and Kurt Zouma in the starting XI, and he could be pushed further down the pecking order should Edwards make the move to East London.
But the Hammers will have a battle on their hands, with London rivals Fulham and Crystal Palace seemingly eager to snap him up.
In other West Ham news, two new clubs have joined a January transfer race for one Hammers ace, according to Dharmesh Sheth.