Away from ‘head coach’ news for a moment and back to the very real issue of the ticking clock as the transfer window has just four weeks to run. One player who has frequently been linked with West Ham in the past could be available on a loan deal during this window.
Michy Batshuayi, the Belgium international is currently at Turkish side Galatasary, having joined them on a free transfer last summer. Now aged 31 he has played 16 league games, with a return of five goals, and two assists, yet has rarely played a full 90 minutes.
The striker who has reportedly rejected West Ham in the past enjoyed a more prolific season the year before, netting 24 league goals for Fenerbahce after impressing on loan at Beskitas, where he averaged a goal every two games. Batshuayi also boasts an impressive international record with 27 goals in 55 appearances for Belgium.
The player brings Premier League experience having previously played for both Chelsea and Crystal Palace, though he struggled at the Eagles during a loan period between 2019 and 2021.
Known for his speed, strength and positional play he could offer the Hammers a short term option, especially given limited funds.
West Ham have a long history of underwhelming signings in the striker department, and with a long term injury to Michail Antonio, and Jarrod Bowen out for 6-8 weeks, the club could explore the possibility for a temporary deal.
This would be another underwhelming signing where do you get these stories from ? He is 31 yrs old and has had countless injuries are we really that desperate?
Damn that’s good. Let’s go for him.
A definite NO!!
Age doesn’t seem to be a barrier with whu.
Why?
Need younger player with speed and not inhibited by possible injury
100% no he is linked with us every bloody transfer window, 31 years old scored only 5 goals and rarely played a full 90 minutes. We already have the oldest average age player in the Premiership and he moved to Galatasary on a free transfer only last Summer. Not a chance.
Hahaha this rumour is a blast from the past! En Neysiri and dembele links to follow 😂
Not Bat****!! No effin’ way. Another failed Prem striker. More C&H clickbait.
Not Bat****!! No effin’ way. Another failed Prem striker. More C&H clickbait.
No, no and thrice NO!
Three unsuccessful years on loan to Crystal Palace says all that needs to be said.
Please God, No!!!!