By Hugh Southon
West Ham boss David Moyes looks highly likely to be stuck with a lot of dead wood when the next season finally gets underway!
The manager is keen to build a youthful and energetic squad but the excesses of his predecessor Manuel Pellegrini have left him looking at something of a nightmare given the horrendous virus which has hit the world.
There are players who would have been moved on – even at a loss – but it’s now looking next door to impossible to give them away!
Jack Wilshere of course probably heads the list with possibly Andriy Yarmolenko close behind given the duo’s awful injury record since arriving at the London Stadium.
Others he appears to have little chance of moving are Albian Ajeti, who has made only one brief appearance under him, along with near £100k a week Winston Reid and possibly Arthur Masuaku.
He may also have to take Jordan Hugill back from Queens Park Rangers should the south west Londoners no desire to sign him permanently or keep him on loan.
Yarmolenko and Wilshere are both quality players, a good manager will find a way to motivate and engage them. It’s definitely not based on results so far but I am hopeful Moyes will be a stabilising force for us.
It’s not their motivation and engagement that’s lacking, unfortunately.