West Ham United‘s young midfielder, George Earthy, could be set for a loan move as the club assesses their options for the upcoming season.
Hammers technical director Tim Steidten has been hard at work with signings and there may be even more arrivals before the window closes.
Fresh faces though could be a source of concern for young players trying to break through into the team on a regular basis.
The 19-year-old impressed during his first-team opportunities last season, showcasing his talent and potential. However, with the influx of new midfielders such as Guido Rodriguez , competition for places in the centre of the park is fierce.
To ensure Earthy’s continued development, a loan move to a Championship club could be beneficial. The opportunity to play regular first-team football will be crucial for his progression. Better, probably, for George to develop and grow stronger on a season-long loan than just to sit warming the bench at London Stadium: There is a bit of a log-jam ahead of him with several seasoned professionals also unlikely to get a start under Lopetegui.
West Ham will carefully consider the best course of action for the young midfielder, balancing the need to develop his talent with the requirements of the first team squad. Bearing in mind that the ‘departures’ are, presumably, about to start with the names of Soucek, Ward-Prowse, Max Cornet and Andrew Irving all bound to come under scrutiny..
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