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title: "Report: Craig Dawson ‘eyeing a move away’ from West Ham"
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published: "2022-10-23T19:30:37Z"
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# Report: Craig Dawson ‘eyeing a move away’ from West Ham

**[West Ham United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/) insider ExWHUemployee has shared a significant update on the future of fan favourite defender Craig Dawson.**

### The Lowdown: Dawson home sick?

Over the summer, it was reported that the Irons cult hero was[eager to move further north](https://www.thewesthamway.com/2022/10/22/doubts-on-dawson-future/) in an effort to be closer to his family with Dawson informing West Ham of his [desire to leave.](https://www.thewesthamway.com/2022/10/22/doubts-on-dawson-future/)

Wolves were[linked](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11170217/Craig-Dawson-STAY-West-Ham-season-despite-5million-deal-agreed-Wolves.html) with a late move for the ex-West Brom defender but West Ham’s [failure](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11170217/Craig-Dawson-STAY-West-Ham-season-despite-5million-deal-agreed-Wolves.html) to bring in more defensive reinforcements meant the Hammers [couldn’t green-light a deal](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11170217/Craig-Dawson-STAY-West-Ham-season-despite-5million-deal-agreed-Wolves.html) and Dawson stayed put at the London Stadium.

The 32-year-old has been a mainstay for manager David Moyes since his move from Watford in 2020, especially last season, having made 34 [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) appearances and starting 30 ([WhoScored).](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/29/Archive/England-West-Ham)

Since his failed summer exit, the club have been [hopeful](https://www.thewesthamway.com/2022/10/22/doubts-on-dawson-future/) they can convince Dawson to pen fresh terms, but insider ExWHUemployee may have some bad news for supporters on that front.

### The Latest: ExWHUemployee shares Dawson update…

The reliable Irons insider, via his [West Ham Way website](https://www.thewesthamway.com/2022/10/22/doubts-on-dawson-future/), now says the centre-back is ‘eyeing a move away’ from east London.

[West Ham latest news!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/west-ham-latest-news-5/)

It’s added that West Ham are still ‘keen’ to agree a new deal for Dawson but there are now ‘doubts’ over whether he will commit in a ‘bitter blow’ for the club.

As a result, if they cannot shake hands on fresh terms, the veteran defender could even depart in January rather than for nothing in the summer.

### The Verdict: Bad news…

Dawson appears crucial for Moyes, having made [80 appearances in all competitions](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/craig-dawson/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/121477) since joining West Ham nearly two years ago.

Supporters couldn’t have envisaged just how much of a mainstay Dawson would become for Moyes with the Englishman averaging West Ham’s highest rate of blocks per 90 in the top flight last season ([WhoScored).](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/29/Archive/England-West-Ham)

The colossal centre-back also made their [second-most clearances](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/29/Archive/England-West-Ham) behind fellow untouchable Kurt Zouma over 2021/2022, highlighting his real presence.

Taking this into account, it’s little wonder members of the media have called him[‘absolutely sensational’](https://twitter.com/talkSPORT/status/1369189460227747847) in the past couple of seasons.