West Ham transfer roundup: Jota on watch as Osman talks stall, Duran update, Wilson offered to Hammers
West Ham are anticipating a dramatic end to the January transfer window as the club look to build on an impressive start to the season.
The hammers They are performing well in both the Premier League and Europa League, but several high-profile absences have taken their toll and led to exits from both cup competitions within a month.
The Irons have exhausted themselves especially in attackwith Mohammed Kudus marching to the AFCON and both Lucas Paqueta and michail antonio pick up wounds.
There have also been concerns in midfield, but David Moyes already has an agreement in the form of city of manchester star kalvin phillips arriving on loan.
Jonathan Rowe
West Ham interested in transfer for Norwich star Jonathan Rowe and Everton could end up helping Moyes, talkSPORT understands.
Norwich star Rowe is believed to be high on Moyes' wish list after a good season in the Championship.
The 20-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign at Carrow Road, where he is considered one of the academy's best aces in recent years.
In 27 league appearances, the youngster has scored 12 goals and his lethal injection of pace combined with silky deception makes him a tough customer for defenders.
However, the Hammers will need to move players forward, and Said Benrahma is a player who could be on his way.
talkSPORT understands Everton are showing interest in the Algerian international, who has fallen out of favor in east London.
Moving Benrahma forward would free up funds and a place in the team for Rowe, who would also count as home.
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Callum Wilson
West Ham are among the Premier League clubs that have been alerted about the possibility of signing Callum WilsontalkSPORT understands this.
England international Wilson is in the final 18 months of his contract at Newcastle, and the Magpies could be forced to consider offers of between £18m and £20m to help ease their concerns over breaches of sustainability and profit rules. of the Premier League.
Some senior figures at West Ham believe they need to sign a new number 9 in this window, while Chelsea are also interested.
However, speaking about the rumours, Eddie Howe said: “To be honest, I wasn't aware of that with Callum. Callum is 100 per cent committed as is Kieran (Trippier). That's why I'm surprised by the noise with Callum.” .
“I really don't understand it. He is currently injured. We have a fit striker, he is our second fit striker. We are desperate to get him back. From his perspective and ours, there is nothing to this.”
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Jota and Ibrahim Osman
West Ham are one of three Premier League clubs that have held talks with the former Celtic striker Jota on a move in January.
Jota is desperate to leave Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad and the Hammers may attack to offer an escape route.
talkSPORT understands the Hammers have intensified talks over Jota after their move for Nordsjaelland winger Ibrahim Osman stalled.
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John Duran
West Ham have He had an approach to Jhon Durán from Aston Villa rejectedtalkSPORT understands this.
The Hammers have made signing a new striker their priority between now and the end of the transfer window.
Now, Aston Villa are interested in Chelsea striker Armando Broja – Les Bleus are also linked with an offer for Durán.
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