West Ham Exclusive
Midfielder Josh Brownhill is understood to have relocated to Essex, further fuelling belief that a move to West Ham is imminent.
As Claret & Hugh exclusively reported last night, Brownhill is in advanced talks with the Hammers over a free transfer to the London Stadium. The 29-year-old is believed to have received two firm offers, both from London clubs—but West Ham are thought to be in pole position.
Most Read on West Ham News
Without reading too much into the timing, we’ve learned that Brownhill has now moved into a property in Brentwood, leaving his former home in the north-west behind. It’s also worth noting that as of last night, club sources were refusing to comment on the news when we asked them directly.
The former Manchester United trainee is available on a free transfer following the expiry of his Burnley contract. The Clarets recently secured promotion back to the Premier League, but the midfielder looks set to move on—with West Ham’s offer said to comfortably exceed his previous Burnley wages.
Brownhill had an outstanding campaign in the Championship last season, scoring 18 goals and wearing the captain’s armband. Having made over 200 appearances for Burnley, he would bring Premier League experience and leadership to Graham Potter’s midfield revamp.