According to Hammers insider and reliable source ExWHUemployee, David Moyes wishes to develop West Ham United's scouting network behind the scenes ahead of future seasons - with the Scotsman and GSB reportedly deciding to appoint Shane O’Gorman as a scout, who is currently player pathway manager at Leyton Orient. 

The club have already shown strides in developing their potential stars for the future, evident by the signing of young centre-half Frederik Alves, who was scouted from Danish side Silkeborg (West Ham United).

ExWHUemployee shares Moyes plan

West Ham youngster Mipo Odubeko is also displaying huge promise, as evident by the manager's praise (football.london), with Moyes apparently rating the youngster alongside fellow rising stars like Jamal Baptiste (ExWHUemployee).

Now, in an effort to further aid the club's youth development, Moyes is allegedly set to appoint O'Gorman as an academy scout following his experience at League Two side Orient - and the new member of staff is expected to arrive in early February.

Indeed, as per ExWHUemployee, there has already been some new appointments in this area at youth level - with Moyes seemingly planning an academy overhaul as he seeks to grow young stars for the future.

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Despite plenty of links to signing a centre-forward, Moyes appears determined to shape the academy and plan ahead for the future - which could come as a good sign for supporters.

The Irons boss has already enjoyed a great season at the Hammers helm so far, with his side sitting pretty in the Premier League top six, but Moyes is refusing to rest on his laurels as he steadily integrates an academy restructure.

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