CandH Exclusive: Worrying Dawson update

CandH Exclusive by Hughie Southon

Craig Dawson may well be leaving the club before tomorrow night (Thurs) and is currently in conversation with the club who remain desperate to keep the central defender.

But we understand that the 32 year old has made it clear he has some family problems which would be eased or eradicated by a move back to, or closer to, the north having started his career at Rochdale.

That would allow him to commute to and from a new club on a daily basis.

It is a very tricky situation for West Ham who will be left with Kurt Zouma, Thilo Kehrer  and Angelo Ogbonna available whilst Nayef Aguerd remains injured; although Ben Johnson would be available as emergency cover.

Should talks with the club go the wrong way, Dawson – who has only a year left on his deal – will be looking for a club closer to his northern roots whilst the Hammers will be involved in a last day hunt for a central defender on loan.

That could well lead them to Southampton’s Jan Bednarek