West Ham are interested in signing Manchester United left-back Brandon Williams on loan according to a report from the Sun. And some Hammers fans have taken to Twitter in reaction to the speculation.
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We already have two domestic loans, so David Moyes would have to turn the loan deals of Said Benrahma or Craig Dawson into permanent ones if we are to make another temporary addition this month.
Moyes’s main priority will undoubtedly be to bring a new striker to the London Stadium before the transfer window closes.
It could be argued that we are in desperate need of a left-back as well, however.
Arthur Masuaku is not set to return until mid March and the jury is still out on Ben Johnson.
Aaron Cresswell has been in fine form of late, but at 31, the Liverpool-born ace needs more competition and cover.
According to the Sun, West Ham could attempt to sign Manchester United left-back Brandon Williams on loan.
The 20-year-old is an attacking left-back in every sense and would be perfectly suited to play the left wing-back role for West Ham.
Brandon Williams has recorded 14 assists in 57 games for Man United’s youth sides. He has also chalked up three assists for their senior team (Transfermarkt).
The England under-21 is technically gifted, agile, energetic and has bundles of stamina. In other words, he would be absolutely ideal for West Ham.
Our financial situation means that loan deals will be more likely than permanent ones this month. That will be dictated by our chances of wrapping up permanent deals for Benrahma and/or Dawson, however.
Paul Scholes is a huge fan of the Man United youngster and described him as ‘excellent’ when speaking on BT Sport (7:30pm, January 15, 2020).
And some West Ham fans reacted on Twitter to the links with Brandon Williams…
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