West Ham dodged a bullet with Jan Bednarek

West Ham United had been closely linked with signing Southampton defender Jan Bednarek on deadline day however had been ultimately overwhelmed to the Poland worldwide by Aston Villa.

Nevertheless, it might have been a blessing in disguise for David Moyes, as not solely did it pave the way for Craig Dawson to stay on the London Stadium, however the 26-year-old wouldn’t have been an improve on any of West Ham’s present choices.

Bednarek, who earns £20k per week at Southampton, was deemed surplus to necessities by Ralph Hasenhuttl after summer time signings of Duje Caleta-Automotive and Armel Bella-Kotchap this summer time, and it appeared as if West Ham would take benefit, with reports suggesting that he would be a part of on mortgage.

Nevertheless it was Steven Gerrard’s facet who would welcome Bednarek on deadline day, with the defender’s feedback upon signing suggesting that his perspective could have been a problem for Moyes.

Did you need Bednarek at West Ham?

He said: “I’m completely satisfied and excited. I’m trying ahead to the brand new journey. It’s an amazing alternative for me and one other nice step. That’s a very essential one for me, to maneuver to an even bigger membership and enhance as a participant.”

These will undoubtedly anger Southampton followers, which is a baffling factor to do contemplating he’s solely on mortgage at Villa.

Final season noticed Bednarek common a 6.81 score from WhoScored for his performances, whereas he was a distinguished a part of a Southampton defence that shipped 67 goals within the high flight.

West Ham primarily lined up with Kurt Zouma and Craig Dawson within the high flight and shipped simply 51, so it’s tough to see how he would have ousted both in Moyes’ first crew.

New signings Nayef Aguerd additionally produced a lot improved performances in Ligue 1, averaging a 6.88 score from WhoScored, whereas Thilo Kehrer has additionally been added to the squad, so it’s tough to see the place Bednarek would have slot in on the London Stadium.

Subsequently, Moyes might be glad that Aston Villa gained the race for the Poland worldwide, as he may have been a questionable addition to the squad, particularly when you think about his disruptive feedback upon leaving Southampton.