Sport nationA top West Ham source has revealed that the club is not planning to make a big-money move for a central defender in the January transfer window. This contradicts previous reports that linked the Hammers with a £25m bid for former Chelsea centre-back Fikayo Tomori, among other Europe-based defenders.
The source, who spoke to Claret & Hugh, stated that signing a centre-back is not part of the club’s January plans, unless one of their current defenders suffers a significant injury. The insider mentioned that Alvarez can play centre-back for Mexico, and the club also has a promising academy talent in Kaelan Casey.
The news is a positive update for Max Kilman, whose shoulder injury against Southampton had sparked speculation about the club’s need for defensive cover. The source indicated that Kilman’s injury is not as severe as initially thought, and the club is expecting a full confirmation on his condition later today.
Meanwhile, the club’s top priority for the January transfer window remains signing a new striker. This has been a long-standing need for the Hammers, with some fans expressing frustration that the issue has not been addressed sooner.
In the comments section, some fans have expressed their concerns about the club’s management and coaching staff, with one fan stating that the position of manager and coaches needs to be the “right fit” in order for the team to improve.
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