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New Defensive Target Emerges as West Ham Get Transfer Reality Check

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Well, it might not be Charlie Cresswell, but it does appear that West Ham United are about to strengthen their defence if breaking reports are to be believed.

Brentford defender Ethan Pinnock has emerged as a potential signing for the Hammers, according to The Telegraph. To be fair, it’s a name I’ve not seen mentioned before, and I’ve no idea how much truth there is in the claim.

The 32-year-old Londoner has played just three times for the Bees this season and is reportedly available. That said, other clubs are also said to be interested in Pinnock, who boasts significant Premier League experience and has racked up close to 200 appearances for Brentford.

Pinock has emerged as a target for West Ham

No Room for Pickiness at West Ham

The potential signing of Pinnock might not be the most inspiring move, but West Ham have long since lost the right to be picky given the poor state of the team’s current league position.

At this stage, availability may and willingness to join have probably limited the Hammers options to very few players. After all, who in their right mind wants to board a sinking ship?

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Kris Gonzo (commonly known to the West Ham community as Gonzo) is the co-founder of Hammers Chat (established 2014) and the lead video content creator and columnist for Claret and Hugh.

With over a decade of professional sports media experience, he is a frequent West Ham United analyst and contributor for Sky Sports News, BBC Football Focus, and BBC Radio 5 Live. He previously served as an official video and content creator for West Ham United FC during the club's tenure at Upton Park and featured in the official documentary commemorating the historic final game at the Boleyn Ground.

A lifelong Hammer since the legendary 10-0 victory over Bury, when he isn't providing daily match analysis on the Hammers Chat YouTube Channel or broadcasting on X (@GONZObignose), he can be found walking his dog and restoring classic pinball machines.

6 comments

  • KJ says:

    This is pretty much what we can do with – no nonsense defenders with Prem experience who want to play. We’re not in a position to be picky, sign him up.

  • Rob says:

    Yes Gonzo who would want to join us. Who is to blame, Sulivan!

  • Zahama says:

    I think Ethan would be a good buy and might be prepared to stay if we get relegated

  • Rob says:

    I’m not super excited by this but… worth remembering how fans reacted to Craig Dawson’s transfer originally. And what we’d give for a player like that in our situation now!

  • Sue says:

    Not Pinnock please
    Not right age group
    Need a quick , young player who has been playing regular
    Get Cresswell in at all costs

  • Luke says:

    The right age for the situation I would say, good in the air, good positional sense. In you come Ethan!

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