West Ham are unlikely to be using the Football League’s emergency loan window to move on any of their big earners.
James Collins and Joey O’Brien are among those who were thought to be in line for possible moves into the Championship under the window which opens tomorrow (Wed).
But ClaretandHugh was told there was little chance at present of either making a switch.
Collins has been linked with a possible move to QPR in the summer but ClaretandHugh was told that he was unready to take the step down a division.
We were told: “It’s James’ decision but unless he has a change a change of heart it’s unlikely to happen.”
The player is in the last year of his Irons contract which expires in June 0f 2016
Joey O’Brien has had plenty of injury problems in recent times and it remains to be seen if any inquiries come for the defender but it seems more likely that any movement outwards will be among younger squad members.
The 20 clubs of the Premier League can loan players out to the Football League sides which could prove mutually beneficial.
The top flight side’s players gain valuable on-field experience, while the Football League teams could get an undiscovered gem to help them gain promotion or avoid relegation.
Both Collins and JOB are still useful, Collins might well fight his way back into the team at some point, he is an excellent shot stopper and also pretty handy in the opposition end from corners if we are chasing a game, Job can do a job (pun intended) in a number of positions when fit so always handy to have around.