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title: "West Ham: Irons eyeing Isaiah Jones ‘most closely’"
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author: "Emilio Galantini"
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published: "2022-11-02T17:15:57Z"
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# West Ham: Irons eyeing Isaiah Jones ‘most closely’

**[West Ham United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/) are ‘most closely’ eyeing a move for Middlesbrough forward Isaiah Jones, according to reports.**

### The Lowdown: West Ham make transfer plans…

Despite a [record-breaking](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-david-moyes-premier-league-newcastle-b1034828.html#:~:text=record%20window%20of%20spending) summer of spending, the Hammers are reportedly making further transfer plans behind the scenes in an effort to back manager David Moyes.

West Ham have endured a difficult start to the 2022/23 [Premier League](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) season as we approach the World Cup in Qatar, with the east Londoners currently sitting [13th](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) in the table.

Moyes’ side have also won just [four of their 13](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) opening league matches, potentially prompting them to make out-of-window moves already, as has been [reported](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-make-proposal-to-sign-sao-paulo-star-luizao/) with Sao Paulo star Luizao.

West Ham could also turn to the Championship for answers, with one journalist sharing an update on their links with the ‘Boro winger.

### The Latest: West Ham eyeing Jones ‘most closely’…

Indeed, the Irons hold a serious interest in Jones, alongside fellow top-flight club Crystal Palace, as per [Football League World](https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/sources-west-ham-crystal-palace-set-for-waiting-game-in-middlesbrough-transfer-pursuit/).

It is believed that West Ham are tracking the 23-year-old, who can also play [wing-back](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwip87D7to_7AhWIZ8AKHVIrAIYQFnoECA0QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazettelive.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fisaiah-jones-path-middlesbrough-taking-22395164&usg=AOvVaw0rlTW2jZF-5Cl6QtljqipO), with reporter Dean Jones sharing an update.

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

When asked about the Hammers’ links to the Middlesbrough sensation, he explained to [GiveMeSport:](https://www.givemesport.com/88077769-west-ham-transfer-news-following-fantastic-championship-london-stadium) *“It would be a nice addition.* *Palace and West Ham have been following Isaiah Jones most closely.”*

### The Verdict: Make a move?

Called a [‘wonderful’ and ‘incredible’](https://twitter.com/Buntingfootball/status/1553421536362729472) player by journalist Josh Bunting, even though the 23-year-old hasn’t been at his best recently [according to Jones](https://www.givemesport.com/88077769-west-ham-transfer-news-following-fantastic-championship-london-stadium), the Riverside starlet has still impressed statistically.

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As per [WhoScored,](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/21/Show/England-Middlesbrough) he stands out as Boro’s best-performing player by average match rating, and nobody in their squad has completed more successful take-ons per 90 than the Englishman.

Depending on Jones’ possible price tag, Moyes will surely be watching the player’s progress with keen optimism.