Hugill or Smolov? Obvious pros and cons to both. To be honest, either can only improve on our current situation up front, particularly if Ayew is off.
I see the OS has put out an article about Arnautovic being back soon. The cynic in me wonders if this is designed to soften the blow if we don't bring in a forward ;hmm
If 18-20m were on the table for Ayew I would grab it, replacement or not. Even with a dozen injuries he is not missed. Swansea are the only team mad enough to come up with this kind of offer - if they get relegated the chance will be gone come the summer
IMO someone like hugill has a greater chance of success in a moyes side than Smolov
Let’s face it the bar is low for our specialist strikers - have Hernandez, AC, Sakho and Ayew even managed 10 league goals between them all season. Can’t be much more than that
I didn't know the name Hugil before today but from that video he does seem to have a good repertoire of finishing from heading, shooting and poaching. I wouldn't mind him in the squad for sure and at time like this when injuries are causing problems he would certainly get his chance. In the absence of a top proven striker on loan I wouldn't mind bringing him in.
Defender Reece Oxford is in Germany to finalise his return to Borussia Monchengladbach from West Ham on loan until the end of the season. No option to buy.
He doesn’t need to have a stunner - even if he scores 3 or 4 for us this season it will have been worth the deal. I’m happy to trust Moyes judgment if this signing was his recommendation
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Hugill or Smolov? Obvious pros and cons to both. To be honest, either can only improve on our current situation up front, particularly if Ayew is off.
I see the OS has put out an article about Arnautovic being back soon. The cynic in me wonders if this is designed to soften the blow if we don't bring in a forward ;hmm
Inside info?..!!
I guess it's a big NO then for Song. ;lol
Let’s face it the bar is low for our specialist strikers - have Hernandez, AC, Sakho and Ayew even managed 10 league goals between them all season. Can’t be much more than that
Sky sources understand West Ham are in advanced talks to sign forward Jordan Hugill from Preston North End.
David Ornstein
BBC Sport
Defender Reece Oxford is in Germany to finalise his return to Borussia Monchengladbach from West Ham on loan until the end of the season. No option to buy.
David Ornstein
BBC Sport
Swansea have now agreed a deal with West Ham to re-sign striker Andre Ayew for £18m-£20m.
The deal isn't complete yet but it is moving forward.