West Ham have reportedly reignited their search for January defensive reinforcements, which could see the club spend all the money generated from the sale of Nayef Aguerd.
The Hammers are said to be ready to join a four-way battle for Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell, with Liverpool, Crystal Palace, Leeds United and Everton also interested. And according to Claret & Hugh’s top transfer source, Cresswell is a player of genuine interest but David Moyes is also keen.
Everton boss David Moyes is looking to beat West Ham to Cresswell
The 23-year-old centre-back, who has impressed in Ligue 1 since leaving Elland Road, is believed to be available for around £15 million when the transfer window opens in January — precisely the same amount the Hammers received from Aguerd’s sale to Marseille in the summer.
Nuno Targets Leadership and Defensive Stability
Cresswell’s strong aerial presence and composure on the ball have attracted interest from several Premier League clubs, with West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo recently admitting his main focus is on fixing the Hammers’ defence.
Cresswell is wanted by West Ham
The England U21 centre-half was a standout performer during Lee Carsley’s successful summer campaign, which saw the Young Lions crowned European Champions. Not only was Cresswell defensively solid throughout that tournament, but he also demonstrated impressive leadership qualities — something West Ham have clearly been missing this season.
Speaking to our top transfer source, C&H were informed: “Yes, he [Cresswell] is one of the targets. But Everton are interested and like I said before, the relegation clause could be an issue”.
West Ham insist on inserting a 50% wage reduction in the event of relegation meaning the longer the club remain at the foot of the table the harder it could be to attract new players.
But …but…but Sean says we have no money and have to sell to buy.
You can’t get enthusiastic because to be honest who wants to sign for West Ham ?
Sullivan has created a second rate club who can only attract second rate players.
Centre back, midfield still needs strengthening and as Dave says, since Cottee and McAvennie we haven’t had a decent striker !
If we stay up, I will be shocked….
He who hesitates is lost. Sullivan hesitated. Just like he did with Jhon Duran. And now it is West Ham that are losing a lot. Let’s hope that Nuno can help stop that. If we can get our act together and climb a few places up the ladder before January then maybe it will encourage players to consider joining us. Come On You Irons!
If he’s any good and wants to play for us, the 50% relegation clause won’t make any difference to his ambition.
All of our players might have their minds concentrated on the games as we pull away from the bottom.
TYPICAL OF SULLIVAN COULD HAVE GOT HIM IN THE SUMMER BUT NOW OTHER CLUBS IN FOR HIM
Is this club ever going to buy a centre forward!
We don’t have one good forward at the club, we haven’t for years, it’s why we are so poor, we have no threat.