Breaking Transfer Exclusive
Claret & Hugh have learned within the past 30 minutes that reports of West Ham making a move for Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling are highly unlikely.
The rumour – which began circulating this morning following leaks from Sky Sports News – suggested the Hammers were ramping up interest in the former England international.
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C&H approached an agent heavily involved in Premier League transfer dealings as deadline day approaches, to ask if there was any truth in the speculation. “Sterling? No! There are no wingers in the team.”
Sterling is not wanted by West Ham despite breaking reports to the contrary
Reading between the lines, the comment highlighted that Graham Potter doesn’t use wingers in his current system.
Our source later expanded: “Look, anything is possible I guess, but it’s the first I’ve heard of it and I really don’t think so.”
We were also informed: “There will be players coming in to West Ham. The transfer market is set to go crazy for quite a few over the next few days.”