Move Over-Let Other Deals Take Over

Hammers' on off pursuit of James Tarkowski from Burnley now looks dead and buried, Burnley won't budge off their upper level £50 Million asking price and West Ham, quite rightly are unwilling, but are also unable, to match such a 'premium' valuation. While Tarkowski is indeed a top player Burnley's valuation is a bit top heavy, particularly in light of the current financial restrictions that have resulted owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, and there are other players available, so perhaps it was time to walk away.

In a way Tarkowski's unavailability is a god send, because the limited funds that are available would better deployed in acquiring a less highly priced centre back thus releasing funds for a full back or two, and maybe even a Jao Mario type of player on loan as well as a back up striker.

Loan deals are definitely an option, that whilst not perfect does allow clubs some 'wiggle room' in this current crisis, and to this purpose there are plenty of players, many with a point to prove or who have a personal agenda to get back in to their national side. These players fit in to the hungry category that Moyes demands although maybe not in the young template he would like, Danny Rose from Tottenham is one of those players, Mourinho doesn't reckon on him and the player would relish a move away from 'old sour puss' and a move to the London Stadium might suit all parties.

Of course the enmity between West Ham and Tottenham may prevent what would normally be a straight forward deal from proceeding, which is a pity really, because the player in question is an England International desperate to be playing week in week out in order to force his way back in to Gareth Southgate's plans.

At 30 years old Rose is no spring chicken, but he would make Aaron Cresswell seem like he is from Dad's army in comparison, Rose is definitely not a marquee signing, but at the propounded £5 Million fee represents good value for a player with a couple of good years left in the tank. - Ed