Wrexham need Hollywood owners to complete Andy Irving transfer after agent news at West Ham

Andy Irving's move from West Ham to Wrexham could come crashing down despite strong interest.

Irving has had a torrid time at West Ham, and it was assumed that he would put an end to his London Stadium career this summer.

The Scottish international joined the Hammers from Austria Klagenfurt in 2023 and cost around £1.5million.

Irving has had an unconventional professional career and looked set to head to Wales for a stint in his fourth different country, but updates from West Ham have indicated he might be staying.

Andy Irving's move to Wrexham in doubt due to agent demands

For the most part, this summer, Graham Potter has been eager to keep hold of his midfielders.

Lucas Paqueta is still pushing for a move away, and Edson Alvarez has joined Fenerbahce on loan, leaving the Hammers short in the middle of the park.

The signings of Mateus Fernandes and Soungoutou Magassa will relieve their woes, and should Irving leave, the Irons won't be concerned about his absence.

The 25-year-old has become known for his professionalism in East London, but has made just 12 competitive appearances for the Irons.

• Wrexham are owned by billionaire owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney
• Irving is on just £5,000 a week for West Ham, according to Capology

He looked set to join Wrexham, but according to West Ham Football on X, the move is in doubt due to very high agent demands.

The only saving grace for West Ham is that Millwall have also shown interest in Irving this summer, and with a move to Wrexham in doubt, the Lions could return with a bid.

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West Ham must avoid odd signings like Andy Irving

The Hammers have completed many strange signings in the last few years.

Niclas Fullkrug's £27million move to West Ham is perhaps the most bizarre of any of their incomings, with the 32-year-old struggling for form and fitness since leaving Dortmund.

Irving's move from Austrian second division side Austria Klagenfurt is also up there.

The Scotland international only had experience in the Scottish Premiership and showed promise in the Austrian second division before heading to the London Stadium.

His unwillingness to be moved on has only compounded the confusion surrounding his signing, and West Ham must avoid making the same mistakes in the future.

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