West Ham: Hammers take young defender on trial at London Stadium
West Ham could wrap up another deal despite the transfer window being closed…
West Ham United, despite their setback at Anfield, have taken a bright kid on trial with the possibility of earning a dream move to the Premier League, according to sources.
What’s the latest news involving West Ham United?
According to The Athletic, free agent Jesse Lingard will not be joining West Ham on a free transfer after training with the club, and the former Manchester United midfielder is currently training with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq as he seeks for his next move.
According to The Mirror, David Moyes remarked in the aftermath of his side’s 3-1 defeat to Liverpool that he is not concerned that Lingard will not be joining the Hammers on a permanent basis: “No, not at all (he has left to train with Al-Ettifaq), I’m quite comfortable and relaxed with it.” I believe I’ve indicated to you (the media) lads that we’ll have to wait and see what he does and how he behaves. We like Jesse a lot, but I’m not sure if we need another player in the position he’d likely play for us.”
Journalist Dean Jones has told GIVEMESPORT that West Ham winger Jarrod Bowen could explore a move to Premier League champions Liverpool, as speculation about his future at the London Stadium intensifies.
Fabrizio Romano, a transfer guru, has spoken on CaughtOffside’s The Debrief Podcast and believes that links with Bowen and Liverpool – as well as other wingers – could continue due to the current state of play surrounding Reds’ icon Mohamed Salah, who is another big-name footballer who has attracted interest from the Middle East.
Who do West Ham United have on trial?
West Ham United have taken Perth Glory starlet James Overy on trial, according to EXWHUEmployee, who the Hammers had scouted since their pre-season trip to Australia.
The popular West Ham insider confirmed the news, as he stated: “I have been told by my sources that James Overy is currently on trial with our Academy. He is a highly rated right-back who impressed when playing against us for Perth Glory during our pre-season tour.”
There isn’t much information known on Overy, but he received high praise from former Perth Glory interim manager Kenny Lowe following his previous club’s 6-2 loss to West Ham United in July.
According to the Australian publication KEEPUP, Lowe commented, “The right-back was 15 – and he’s a winger.” He’s never played right back before. The poor lad. He’s not going to sleep tonight, and he was great.”
