West Ham: Moyes plotting John Egan bid

West Ham United are believed to be eyeing a January transfer for Sheffield United defender John Egan, with supervisor David Moyes eager to strengthen his centre-back choices.

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As per The Sun, the Hammers are set to make a £12m method for the Republic of Eire worldwide within the New Yr, having reportedly been eyeing the 29-year-old within the current window.

The report means that the Championship outfit refused to do a deal for the 6-foot-1 colossus over the summer time, with Moyes and co having additionally targetted different potential defensive additions earlier than the tip of the deadline.

There had been studies that the east Londoners had been eager on a transfer for Jan Bednarek on deadline day, though the Polish defender as an alternative secured a swap to Premier League rivals Aston Villa.

Dawson substitute

That failed method for the Southampton loanee seemingly put paid to any hopes of a departure for present Irons man Craig Dawson, with the 32-year-old having been close to a transfer to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Whereas the Englishman was unable to safe his desired exit, the above report means that any deal for Egan might nicely assist to spark a transfer elsewhere, with the previous Watford man having lower than a 12 months remaining on his current deal.

The £42.5k-per-week titan has been a dependable presence for the London Stadium outfit since his arrival two years ago, notably enjoying a key function within the membership’s surge to the Europa League semi-final final season, incomes a spot in UEFA Team of the Year because of this.

Though not a glamourous title, Dawson has emerged as an actual fan favorite for his no-nonsense and old style method to his defensive work, whereas additionally proving himself an actual risk offensively as he has netted a formidable eight targets in 75 video games for the membership thus far.

Ought to West Ham signal Egan for £12m?

Ought to he safe a transfer in January, a brand new addition might be wanted regardless of the current acquisition of Thilo Kehrer, with fellow summer time signing Nayef Aguerd going through a lengthy spell on the sidelines after a irritating begin to life in England attributable to harm.

Having additionally seen Issa Diop safe a transfer to Fulham – and with veteran ace Angelo Ogbonna solely lately coming back from a long-term injury – Moyes’ choices are already considerably restricted on the coronary heart of the defence.

Turning to Egan might nicely be a great resolution, nevertheless, with the Cork-born “leader” – as described by journalist Kate Burlaga – already boasting top-flight expertise, having racked up 67 Premier League appearances throughout simply two seasons within the competitors.

The £6.3m-rated gem – who gives the flexibleness to characteristic in a again three or a again 4 – has confirmed himself a massively constant presence at Bramall Lane, beginning 46 video games within the second tier final time period, racking up a formidable haul of 20 clear sheets in that point.

A dependable and reliable determine – very similar to Dawson – the Irishman additionally mirrors the present Hammers man attributable to his purpose risk, having scored twice and laid on two assists final time period for Paul Heckingbottom’s aspect.

Whereas not the high-profile addition that supporters could also be craving, the Sheffield star might nicely be one thing of an unsung hero had been he to make the swap to West Ham within the winter window.