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title: "West Ham: Terem Moffi move ‘unlikely at this stage’"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Chloe Chadwick"
section: "Premier League News"
published: "2023-01-24T12:37:43Z"
modified: "2023-01-24T12:37:43Z"
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# West Ham: Terem Moffi move ‘unlikely at this stage’

**[West Ham United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/) completing a deal for Lorient striker Terem Moffi is ‘unlikely at this stage’, according to journalist [Ryan Taylor](https://twitter.com/RyanTaylorSport).**

### The Lowdown: Contrasting claims

The Nigeria international has entered the final [18 months](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-lorient/berateruebersicht/verein/1158) of his contract, and having not yet committed to signings fresh terms, has been linked with a move to the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/).

Reports over the weekend [suggested](https://twitter.com/MercatoPlein/status/1616876373829640194) that an agreement had been reached between the Irons and the 23-year-old, but Lorient’s manager Regis Le Bris quickly shut down those claims by [admitting](https://scorenigeria.com.ng/ill-moffi-disturbed-by-transfer-speculations-admit-ligue-1-club/) that his player was disturbed by the transfer speculation.

Ligue 1 giants Nice meanwhile have seen two offers for the forward [rejected](https://scorenigeria.com.ng/ill-moffi-disturbed-by-transfer-speculations-admit-ligue-1-club/), before the Hammers were once again [named](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/west-ham-terem-moffi-latest-transfer-news-rumours-updates/) as a suitor in the press at the beginning of this week.

Now though, a disappointing update has emerged on the chances of him moving to the London Stadium.

### The Latest: Taylor’s update

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/ryantaylorsport/status/1617561763469471744?s=46&t=CgNi9SDpTTUqq0Sfamu1Fg) on Monday, Taylor reports that GSBK bringing Moffi to East London this month is now not expected despite their long-standing admiration.

*“Also understand Terem Moffi returned to training with Lorient today after missing Coupe de France win at Bastia. He has been ill & absence not related to transfer. Nice remain interested. West Ham move seems unlikely at this stage.”*

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### The Verdict: Possible Ings replacement…

Danny Ings sustained a [knee injury](https://www.thewesthamway.com/2023/01/23/exwhuemployee-danny-ings-injury-update/) on his debut against Everton on Saturday and Moffi would have provided an excellent alternative option, so it’ll be a blow for David Moyes to learn that club chiefs seem unable to get Moffi in as a replacement.

The [left-footed](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/terem-moffi/profil/spieler/538874) attacker has an impressive return having netted 12 goals in 18 league appearances so far this season, where he currently averages 1.9 shots per game ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/400505/Show/Terem-Moffi)).

The Calabar native has also been [described](https://twitter.com/ftalentscout/status/1579125488190382080?s=46&t=hTRyYiSXXXMyw9MTNIlsEw) as a ‘golden’ player by talent scout [Jacek Kulig](https://twitter.com/FTalentScout), but the Hammers will now have to turn their attention elsewhere to ensure they secure a final third reinforcement before the end of the window.

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