Players not involved in European cup competitions are now enjoying a further two week break before returning from their shortened holidays in order to prepare for the start of the new season on September 12th, consequently much of the transfer gossip is exactly that, gossip and rumour.
Journalists do however try to attain at least some degree of credibility by using information that is freely available combined with a 'flexible' approach to the truth, hence the journo adage 'never let the truth get in the way of a good story'! Once West Ham were clear of relegation, David Moyes, in his second tenure as manager, was able to take a look at a couple of prospective acquisitions, one of whom was Eberechi Eze.
Crystal Palace have already had a 'low ball' offer knocked back for Eze which was believed to be around £8 Million with 'unrealistic add ons' that would have pushed the price up to £12 Million, not enough for QPR who obviously want to get top dollar for their prize asset in order to fund new arrivals.
This sequence of events has put Hammers in the driving seat although there has been no official offer from the Irons for Eze. As we have stated before, the much maligned Jordan Hugill, who arrived costing £10 Million from Preston North End during Moyes' first spell, has had a very good season on loan at Loftus Road and is seen as a useful player for the West London outfit.
Due to the financial effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, clubs are having to get more creative with their player acquisitions and a swap deal involving Eze, Hugill and a bunch of cash could be the ideal outcome that also allows both clubs to 'save face'. Technically QPR can attain the £20 Million they want for Eze by taking Hugill in part exchange and accepting a further payment of between £8-10 Million, we are not accountants at the Org, but have been advised by a professional that with some clever but legal manipulation of the way the deal is structured, all parties involved would emerge content.
There is just very little money around unless clubs are in Europe, and even then values have dropped by at least 40%, part exchanges and loan deals will predominate transfers once they actually start to be confirmed. Unless one of the 'top six' come in for him, Eze will be a Hammer, sooner or later. - Ed
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so its a wait and see then Nev
Journalists trying to prove there worth by spinning make believe stories whats new at the end of the day we get who we get but they have to fit into the managers game plan otherwise its pointless
It would be a good bit of
It would be a good bit of business
Its got to be done,we need to
Its got to be done,we need to off load hugill.
No brainer
Hugill as part of the deal.
Eze diangana Bowen working with Ants would be exciting
Diangana has to be a starter
Diangana has to be a starter for me, as you say H would be a good set up...!!!