Moyes MUST shed his “indecisive” window reputation

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West Ham look set to hand David Moyes a two and a half year dealas the board prepare to appoint their fourth manager since 2015.

And should they do so – as is now overwhelmingly expected – they will want to Scot to be a lot more decisive in the transfer market than he was during his first spell at the club.

After trying to attract Fulham’s Tom Cairney and hesitating for an eternity of Leander Dendocker before deciding against a move  his one and only infamous signing was striker Jordan Hugill at £8 million.

Moyes has had a reputation for indecision in the transfer market since his spell at Manchester United and that was born out of life at Everton where he had to watch the pennies.

This time round he needs to come in with a clear shopping list because there can be no hanging around – we need a striker and powerful midfielder as a matter of urgency.

Moyes has a reputation for shopping in the Championship and is an admirer of Stoke City’s Joe Allen who has been regularly linked with the Irons.

At 29, the Welsh international is expected to cost between £12million-£15million and would be a fair bet to arrive should the 56 year old Scot arrive.