Hammers told to cough up
West Ham finds themselves in a sticky situation, having missed out on a bargain deal for defender Ronnie Edwards, now facing a hefty price tag of £15 million. Thanks to a special rapport between Hammers owner David Sullivan and Peterborough director of football Barry Fry, West Ham had the opportunity to snap up Edwards for a mere £5 million eight months ago.
Peterborough has earned a solid reputation for nurturing young talents and selling them at the right time for a hefty profit. Multiple news outlets reported early in the January transfer window that both West Ham and Crystal Palace had their bids rejected for Edwards, who will soon enter the final year of his contract. Initially valued at around £10 million in January, the price tag has now surged to £15 million.
Hammers told to cough up for Ronnie Edwards
The 20-year-old centre-back has shone during his stint at Peterborough, and it’s only fair that the club aims to secure the best possible deal for his departure. According to Fry, Edwards is destined for greatness, making it imperative for Peterborough to maximize their return on investment. Despite approaching the end of his contract, Peterborough have a track record of securing top money for their players.
West Ham should take heed of this lesson. After all, Peterborough and Fry famously offered Ivan Toney to the Hammers for a paltry £5 million, only for Toney’s value to skyrocket, with rumours now swirling about a potential £60 million price tag. Talk about a missed opportunity!