Hammers update Fletcher ‘deal’

West Ham are currently negotiating hard to bring Manchester United’s Darren Fletcher to Upton Park on loan.

A clause would be included for him to join permanently in the summer and ClaretandHugh has just been told the chances of the Scottish international are “at around even money.”

Speculation the move was more than ‘paper talk came earlier in the week when Fletcher’s agent was spotted at Chadwell Heath but it wasn’t until a few minutes ago that talks were confirmed.

West Ham are poised to sign out-of-favour Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher on loan for the rest of the season.

Valencia and West Brom are also believed to be involved in the chase but the Hammers current lofty Premier league position has put the club in pole position.

A top Hammers source told us exclsuively : “Negotiations are in progress and we are hopeful but at this stage the chances are at 50/50 – it looks an even money job. ”

Fletcher is surplus to requirements at Old Trafford and with a his contract expirng in the summer he is ready to look strongly at the Hammers option.

The 30-year-old started the first three games under Van Gaal but has since been relegated to the substitutes’ bench.

He has overcome serious illness in recent years, being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis which required surgery in 2013.