They are looking forward to welcoming their first signing Graham Potter era, West Ham United They have reportedly turned their attention towards a surprise defensive target they want to sign ahead of rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
West Ham transfer news
After a busy summer transfer window that saw the arrivals of the likes of Niklas Volkrug and Crescencio Summerville alongside new manager Julen Lopetegui, West Ham had reason for optimism. However, six months on, it's fair to say that was just a false dawn. Volkrug is fast heading towards failure mode, as is Somerville – although the winger is still young – and Lopetegui has been shown the door.
In his stead, Potter has since been tasked with turning things around and desperately needs reinforcements if he is to do so. With injuries to Michail Antonion, Jarrod Bowen and Volkrug, the Hammers have been linked with the likes John Doran who was reportedly the subject of the January show From the London club, which was rejected by Aston Villa.
It's not just the outright frontline that needs fixing, though, as the Hammers have struggled with a leaky backline since the start of the season in a problem that Potter could still solve in the future with a surprise option.
According to the boot room, West Ham and Potter are now looking to make a move to sign Jack Taylor From National League side Sutton United ahead of rivals Tottenham this month.
The 19-year-old spent the start of the season on loan at Hampton & Richmond Borough in the National League South before doing enough to earn a return to his parent club where he flourished further.
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Now, having started the season in England's sixth tier, Taylor could get the chance to finish the season playing in the sixth tier Premier League At West Ham in what will be an exciting move.
The “talented” Taylor would be a gamble
Of course, the most famous success story from non-league to the Premier League has been that of Jamie Vardy. Leicester City took an early gamble and it has paid off more than ever, with the veteran striker now an undisputed legend in English football and someone who played a vital role in the greatest Premier League title win in history when the Foxes achieved shock glory in 2015. /16 .
Now, Taylor could follow a similar path from the National League all the way to the Premier League and West Ham. Although the London club's interest may come as a shock to many, Sutton's manager Steve Morrison It may not be one of them.
The experienced manager told the club's media channels when asked about Taylor's return from loan: “I want him to come back and make his mark on this team and I think he's earned the right to do that. He's a talented kid and can be a big player for us.”
It may not take long for Morrison to enjoy Taylor's talents if West Ham come in this month to sort out their defensive issues, making the 19-year-old worth watching.
