West Ham Striker Search May Have Boiled Down to TWO Candidates
West Ham news and rumours revealed by The Athletic today suggest that the Hammers retain a strong interest in Jonathan David.
Claret & Hugh’s stance has changed little on this subject. We have heard from an excellent source that West Ham’s transfer interest is genuine, but unfortunately, we’re well back in the queue.
Champions League clubs such as Arsenal, Barcelona, Dortmund, and Juventus are lining up with more money to take Lille attacker David on a free. Therefore, it’s hard to think of a single reason why he’d want to come to East London.
However, the pursuit is genuine, which creates an intriguing situation with current loan striker Evan Ferguson.
Many have suggested that the Brighton forward moved to West Ham on loan because the Seagulls did not wish to insert a purchase clause in the deal.
But as C&H reported at the time, Hammers sources seemed very happy they had secured precisely the deal they wanted for Ferguson.
When factoring in both the pursuit of Jonathan David and the contractual situation with Ferguson, it becomes clear that the Hammers are hedging their bets.
It is evident that all is precisely as it seems. West Ham are viewing Ferguson as being on an almost probationary period while also looking to recruit other strikers if any become available.
The talented Irishman still has every chance of wearing Claret & Blue long-term at the London Stadium, but as things stand… anything is possible.
West Ham’s Gain is Set to Have Angry Man U Fans in Uproarhe Hammers right-back was a £15m signing from Old Trafford, and ever since, he has looked like West Ham might have snatched the bargain of the season.With the Irons form improving and drama at Man Utd seemingly continuing, there has been some reflection in Lancashire that perhaps they shouldn’t have sold Wan-Bissaka after all.
Thomas Tuchel is set to announce his first England squad early this month ahead of the Three Lions’ World Cup qualifying matches against Albania on 21 March and Latvia on 24 March at Wembley.
Having started as England manager on 1 January 2025, he’s been busy contacting players and attending games to finalise his picks, and Obi Wan-Bissaka could be in.
The player himself has to decide between England and the Democratic Republic of Congo, but the West Ham defender could get selected.
Kyle Walker has failed to shine since leaving Man City, Kieran Trippier isn’t really a contender, and Reece James is seemingly too injury-prone.
This would leave Trent Alexander-Arnold as the one certainty, which gives AWB a huge chance of being selected. If he does, be prepared for a cacophony of wailing from Old Trafford as the reality of a very bad transfer decision truly sets in.
Oh well, Man Utd’s loss is most definitely West Ham’s gain, and I suspect Wan-Bissaka will get the call
