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Some West Ham fans react furiously to Josh Cullen rumour

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Anderlecht want to sign West Ham midfielder Josh Cullen according to Daily Mail reporter Adrian Kajumba. And some Hammers fans have reacted furiously on Twitter in reaction to the speculation.

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The 24-year-old returned to the London Stadium in the summer having spent last season on loan in the Championship with Charlton Athletic.

Cullen really impressed in pre-season. But David Moyes has omitted him from all three Premier League match-day squads so far this term. Granted, one of those games he wasn’t able to play due to him being in self-isolation.

West Ham United v Charlton Athletic - EFL Cup
Josh Cullen (Photo by Rob Newell – CameraSport via Getty Images)

Many Hammers fans have been baffled by Moyes’s decision not to give Cullen a chance this season.

The midfielder proved his class last term, showcasing his undoubted ability on a consistent basis in the Championship with Charlton.

West Ham United v Charlton Athletic - Carabao Cup Second Round
Josh Cullen (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)

He racked up one goal and two assists in 34 league games for the Addicks. In those appearances, the 24-year-old averaged 44.9 passes per game with an impressive completion rate of 83%. He also averaged 1.6 key passes per game (Who Scored).

But it seems as though Cullen could be moving on shortly, with Daily Mail reporter Adrian Kajumba claiming that Anderlecht are hoping to get a deal wrapped up for the 24-year-old before the transfer window closes on Monday.

And some West Ham fans have reacted furiously on Twitter to that rumour…