News rippled out across the ‘web from sources last week that West Ham United’s transfer plans for January involved Nils Koppen revisiting his old club Rangers in an attempt to steal their striker Ryan Naderi out from under their noses. The 6’5 Czech powerhouse was involved in international duty last week as Spain ran out 2 – 0 victors over his national side.

However there’s a development today that would suggest Koppen needs a plan B: The striker’s own thoughts on leaving Scotland are revealed in Thehardtackle.com’s article this afternoon:

‘Ryan Naderi ready to snub West Ham United in favour of Rangers stay:

The 23-year-old has become an important part of Derek McInnes’ plans this season, producing nine goals and six assists in 17 appearances. His form has inevitably attracted attention, with West Ham among the clubs considering him as they look to strengthen their attack.

However, Naderi is understood to be happy at Ibrox and does not see a move to the London Stadium as an attractive proposition while West Ham remain in the second tier.”

Without their Premier League status to attract new recruits  and current languishing in ninth place  in the Championship, you’d sense West Ham have a very difficult transfer window ahead if they cannot climb back up towards the automatic promotion slots ahead of the window opening in January.

Koppen will not only need a plan B but quite possibly a C, D,E F and G.