ExWHUemployee has claimed that West Ham boss David Moyes is keen on Brentford stars Ollie Watkins, Said Benrahma and Rico Henry, when speaking on the West Ham Way podcast last night (Thursday July 23rd).
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The Scot will undoubtedly be looking to bolster his ranks at the London Stadium this summer.
It has been widely reported that the 57-year-old will have next to no funds at his disposal, however.
So Moyes will have to sell before he can buy.
The Hammers need another centre-forward, a new left-back and arguably a top class winger.
And according to ExWHUemployee, West Ham could be looking to Brentford for some of their potential incomings this summer:
“A new left-back we do want to sign. Rico Henry at Brentford, he’s someone we’ve scouted before, and we have looked at him again, as we have numerous players from Brentford. Watkins and Benrahma are targets along with Henry. It will depend on their status whether they get promoted or not.”
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And all three players would be very good additions for the Hammers.
Watkins and Benrahma have been superb in the Championship this season.
The 24-year-old English hitman has racked up an impressive 25 goals and three assists in 46 league games (Transfermarkt).
Meanwhile, the Algeria international has chalked up an incredible 17 goals and nine assists in 43 outings for the Bees (Transfermarkt).
And Henry, a 23-year-old left-back, played every single league game for Brentford this season. In those 46 outings, he averaged 1.6 tackles, 1.1 interceptions and 1.9 clearances per game (Who Scored).
All three players would be excellent additions for the Hammers.
Whether they will be able to afford all three, however, remains to be seen. Much will depend on how much Moyes can generate through player sales.
The prospect of Watkins, Benrahma and Henry lining up at the London Stadium next season is a really exciting one.
And the West Ham fans will be praying that the owners come through this summer.
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