West Ham appear to be becoming increasingly hurried and desperate in their recruitment as the full implications of a poor start to the season begins to set in.
Sky Sports are reporting that Hammers bosses remain interested in Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling on a story which has gathered new momentum within the past hour.
The news follows the Hammers’ horrendous start to the season, which has seen three consecutive defeats and 11 goals conceded. Whilst much of the focus has been on the goalkeeper, a porous defence, and a midfield lacking pace, it’s fair to say the attack hasn’t exactly shone either.
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It would now appear West Ham are growing increasingly desperate as they attempt to repair the damage caused by failing to recruit early in the transfer window. As such, a move for former England international Sterling – who is out of favour at Chelsea – now seems a realistic possibility.
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Claret & Hugh were told by a transfer source earlier today that deals were happening, although the name of Sterling was not part of that discussion.
Both Graham Potter and West Ham chairman David Sullivan have come under huge scrutiny in recent weeks following failures both on and off the pitch at the London Stadium.
Whether the recruitment of players such as Sterling will have any impact remains to be seen, but it’s clear panic has well and truly set in amongst the Hammers hierarchy.