Much as they’d like to convince Chelsea’s Axel Disasi to drop down to the Championship for a season, West Ham’s recruitment team have to face realities of life in the second tier. After such a successful loan spell in east London, the French centre back will not be short of admirers and likely have a string of opportunities put to him this summer. Most will not involve a 50% pay cut.
West Ham have to face facts: Re-signing Axel Disasi is unlikely
So What Ham need a plan ‘B’ to bring in a new defender ready to hit the ground running in the Championship. Yesterday’s outing for the old Mavropanos – Kilman partnership looked anything other than rock solid and it is one of three key areas in which the Hammers need to add depth this summer.
Much sought-after centre-back Dylan Lawlor
Nine months ago Liverpool were linked with making a move for ‘immense’ defender Dylan Lawlor, and yesterday those same reports circulated concerning West Ham and a possible bid for the 20 year- old talented centre back.
“West Ham in talks to sign Dylan Lawlor
,,,the Hammers are currently in talks with Cardiff City regarding a move for the 20-year-old central defender…Lawlor was linked with Liverpool a few months ago…
The 20-year-old is a tremendous talent for the bright future, and he could develop into a key player for West Ham United. At 20, he is already a full Welsh international.
Joining a big club like West Ham will give him a broader platform to regularly showcase his qualities. It remains to be seen whether the two clubs can work out an agreement quickly.”(Caughtoffside.com)
Exactly the profile Nuno has requested – young and able to transition to Premier League football next season – Lawlor won’t come cheap,Cardiff reportedly plucking £20 million out of the ether as his value to their side.
West Ham have just three weeks to make their move ahead of the season-opening Carling Cup fixture and at the moment they are short of a winger, playmaker and central defender. Tick tick.