Fabrizio Romano Drops Bombshell: West Ham Eyeing Club Captain as Potential Replacement if Benrahma Departs
If winger Said Benrahma departs before February 1st, West Ham United may be able to recruit a “big-game” captain for the team, according to dependable transfer source Fabrizio Romano.
Injury to West Ham forces Steidten into action
The team’s recent spate of injuries and absences under manager David Moyes is said to have forced technical director Tim Steidten to look for a new offensive alternative.
Mohammed Kudus is now overseas with Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations, and Michail Antonio just experienced a setback in his knee condition recuperation.
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A calf injury is also expected to keep Lucas Paqueta out for almost two months, which is devastating news for Moyes, who is lacking in inventive attacking alternatives.
This has spurred West Ham and Moyes to look for additional forwards, and even with rumors that Jarrod Bowen would return to play against Sheffield United, that is still the case.
In just the past week, a number of names have been connected to a transfer to east London. Rumor has it that West Ham is targeting January transfers for Sunderland attacker Jack Clarke, Sporting Lisbon star Marcus Edwards, Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy, and Feyenoord number nine Santiago Gimenez.
Former Tottenham attacker Steven Bergwijn, who has become an outstanding performer for Ajax despite their dismal season, is another possibility available to the Irons. Although the Dutchman is now their captain, it’s thought that West Ham could be able to get him to leave Amsterdam.
Speaking to GiveMeSport, Romano has given an update on their apparent interest in the winger. Indeed, according to the respected journalist, West Ham could still sign Bergwijn if Benrahma leaves before deadline day.
