January 2022 Transfer Window

[YorksHammer]

If Lingard went to Newcastle on a permanent contract this window, even taking wages into account, he'd be completely daft not to have a relegation release clause written into his contract, and for it to not be reasonable for Premier League clubs to pay in case that happens.

An up and coming player aged 21 to 24 of a similar style is what we should be looking for. A left sided Bowen.

Is this not Brereton Diaz? From what I've seen, he plays like Bowen and has played LW almost as much a central stiker, even this season.

Transfermarkt, I know isn't necessarily super reliable on these things, has him playing LW 11 times this season with 8 goals and 2 assists, CF 16 times with 12 goals.

More impressive than the raw number scored is that he seems to be consistently putting the ball in the net every other game - in fact, his last three league games are the first time he has gone that long without scoring all season (had another 3 game drought earlier on in October, but didn't start the first of those games.

[ironilunga]

I believe Moyes when he says that his preferred targets may not be available in this window. The question is whether he should bend a bit and bring in alternative options this window that enhance the opportunities that present themselves to us.

I think he wants Lingard and perhaps Tarkowski and I think both want to come to us. However, I think Man U won’t loan or sell Lingard to us and I imagine Burnley would sooner retain Tarkowski.

I get and buy into Moyes long term project but on balance I think we need to pass on the above players and bring in a forward and CB now. Seasons like this don’t come along often!!!

[S-H]

I'm very much warming to the idea of Brereton, Yorks.

[Aztec Hammer]

I believe Moyes when he says that his preferred targets may not be available in this window. The question is whether he should bend a bit and bring in alternative options this window that enhance the opportunities that present themselves to us.

I think he wants Lingard and perhaps Tarkowski and I think both want to come to us. However, I think Man U won’t loan or sell Lingard to us and I imagine Burnley would sooner retain Tarkowski.

I get and buy into Moyes long term project but on balance I think we need to pass on the above players and bring in a forward and CB now. Seasons like this don’t come along often!!!

Especially as there are better players and options out there than Lingard and Tarkowski.

Obviously this is all gossip and we likely have no true idea about who he wants, but if he is limiting himself to Tarkowski, Lingard and Brereton, I would implore him to have the confidence to look beyond English football in this window. Both routes (Bowen/Benrahma and then Soucek/Coufal) have been successful for him before, so no need to limit ourselves to the idea of English players being more likely to work out. Just go after the best player that has the best personality, don't worry what league or country he is coming from.

[steveyrockstar]

So a top club insider has informed that other site we are not in for Diego Carlos of Sevilla, it would cost £30m and that is too rich for West Ham.

I’m taking that we have no money or very little, probable about 20/25m

This I fear is the window that convinces Rice where his future lies.

What do they say about making the same mistake over and over.

GSB Out.

We'd never spend £30m+ on a player in their late 20s, especially one with no proven PL experience. Doesn't mean we don't have any money.

[YorksHammer]

I'm very much warming to the idea of Brereton, Yorks.

Quality of opposition and defence accepted, he does seem to do pretty much everything right. Seems to love pulling wide and getting a run on a fullback, will pop up in the centre of the box to poach a goal...shades of Bowen, shades of Antonio, for me. I can see why we'd be interested. The only issue, really, is asking price and whether we can/will pay it. We'd hopefully be getting someone who will play/work with Antonio and then be our main central forward for a good period after that, so it works as an investment.

I think his contract expires in the summer, although there is an option for another year that I think is club triggered and not player, so realistically 18 months.

[yakandyeti]

I wonder why more players don't buy themselves out of their contract, it seems to me that Lingard is able to 2 years after he signed for the wages he has left (it's 3 years after signing for those under 28), so about £2m. He pays that then he can go where he likes and that can be refunded through a signing on bonus. I guess clubs don't want it to become a thing as we could lose Rice in a year or so, but it's an option that's there I'm surprised someone doesn't break ranks and do it.

[DusseldorfHammer]

All the hush hush secrecy around.......nothing? Preparing a list of targets.......only one and not available? All the investment in experienced scouting set up and 3+ months planning for.......maybe Phillips on loan, a Championship player and last minute bargain? Although we don't need yet another AM, at least Lingard woul;d be something

Impressive.
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We're all missing the days of Sully taking the phone and calling Talksport to spoof around. I feel you.

[hammers92]

We're all missing the days of Sully taking the phone and calling Talksport to spoof around. I feel you.

Or sending emails to PSG that looks like a 6 year old wrote it.

[DusseldorfHammer]

Or sending emails to PSG that looks like a 6 year old wrote it.

Oh yes, another classic.

[paulhs1]

I'm now officially a big fan of Ben Brereton Diaz.
More importantly he is precisely the type of player who will fit in to the Moyes system and style of play.
Constant work rate, young, already has a great scoring record and can play either left wing or centre forward.

He's very similar to Arnautovic and dare I say it Harry Kane.

If he's available in the summer then I fear we will get outbid as there will be at least 4 or 5 other teams involved so we need to try and get something done now if possible.

[Jackanakanory]

Mousa Demble is available on loan from Lyon (according to Marca)

Surely we have to enquire on this? He has Premier Leage and Champions League experience. Pacy, Strong and good in the air!

[HammerMan2004]

I love it. Brereton has been compared to Ashton, Antonio, Arnautovic, Bowen, and Kane.

I'm glad we're not setting our expectations too high.

Having watched some Chilean commentary of his international goals I'm 100% convinced he'll be a cult hero. "Grande! Grande! Big Ben! Big Ben!". I'm convinced.

[Lovejoy]

I believe Moyes when he says that his preferred targets may not be available in this window. The question is whether he should bend a bit and bring in alternative options this window that enhance the opportunities that present themselves to us.

I think he wants Lingard and perhaps Tarkowski and I think both want to come to us. However, I think Man U won’t loan or sell Lingard to us and I imagine Burnley would sooner retain Tarkowski.

I get and buy into Moyes long term project but on balance I think we need to pass on the above players and bring in a forward and CB now. Seasons like this don’t come along often!!!

But the same excuses was used last January about forwards not being available till the summer. Summer comes and he uses the excuse of ‘no one available’. It’s all a bit tiresome and a bit unbelievable tbh.

[Georgee Paris]

I love it. Brereton has been compared to Ashton, Antonio, Arnautovic, Bowen, and Kane.

I'm glad we're not setting our expectations too high.

Having watched some Chilean commentary of his international goals I'm 100% convinced he'll be a cult hero. "Grande! Grande! Big Ben! Big Ben!". I'm convinced.

He reminds me of Samassi Abou

[Aztec Hammer]

I love it. Brereton has been compared to Ashton, Antonio, Arnautovic, Bowen, and Kane.

I'm glad we're not setting our expectations too high.

Having watched some Chilean commentary of his international goals I'm 100% convinced he'll be a cult hero. "Grande! Grande! Big Ben! Big Ben!". I'm convinced.

I advise you not to look at his actual game cut-ups mate. They definitely killed the vibe for me.

[Crouchend_Hammer]

Mousa Demble is available on loan from Lyon (according to Marca)

Surely we have to enquire on this? He has Premier Leage and Champions League experience. Pacy, Strong and good in the air!

Trouble is why would he want to come and sit on the bench, and why would Lyon want him to do that

Antonio is going to play if fit. That is a 100% guaranteed. Moyes loves him and has built his entire strategy around having Antonio up front

[paulhs1]

I love it. Brereton has been compared to Ashton, Antonio, Arnautovic, Bowen, and Kane.

I'm glad we're not setting our expectations too high.

Having watched some Chilean commentary of his international goals I'm 100% convinced he'll be a cult hero. "Grande! Grande! Big Ben! Big Ben!". I'm convinced.

What's your opinion of him then smart ass?

[Boleyn_Hammer]

[ironilunga]

But the same excuses was used last January about forwards not being available till the summer. Summer comes and he uses the excuse of ‘no one available’. It’s all a bit tiresome and a bit unbelievable tbh.

I think I lean towards agreeing with you. If we wait until the Summer for Lingard it will be approaching 18 months since he was loaned to us. He will also only be a few months off his 30th birthday. It’s now or never for him IMO.