David Moyes wants to sign younger, more dynamic players for West Ham United going forward, that is according to a report from the Mirror.
It suggests that the former Everton and Manchester United boss is keen to target players who fit that profile, rather than older cast-offs from rival clubs in the Premier League.
Speaking ahead of the Hammers’ clash with Everton this weekend about what he is looking for in the transfer market, Moyes said: “my long-term picture would be sign young players for the future, for the longevity here, for resale as well, that’s part of the business in football,” (via Mirror).
His comments though have been pulled up by many West Ham supporters who aren’t hopeful that his wish of signing hot prospects rather than players who are perhaps past it will come true. Indeed, some point to the fact that his sole signing this month is 32-year-old Darren Randolph from Championship outfit Middlesbrough, a player that they have of course had and sold before.
That signing goes completely against what Moyes has said he is targeting and therefore fans are sceptical that a change in approach when it comes to signing players will happen. Here is what some said about it on Twitter…
Says a man who has signed a 32 year old, knackered keeper to follow having signed a 36 year old defender in his last stint…
— Mustrum Ridcully (@kirok1) January 16, 2020
And then he buys Randolph,
— Black Swan Art (@ArtandPrintsale) January 17, 2020
Which means we’ll sign Joe Allen
— COYI!!! (@Nathanbi77) January 17, 2020
Not with our scouting system
— Steve (@Steve_3009) January 17, 2020
🤣 Says the ‘manager’ who has just farmed out Holland & Coventry on loan.
— Scott Prentice (@prentice1966) January 17, 2020
Not going to happen
— stuart jackson (@stuarttsg) January 17, 2020
Note to Moyes… they cost money.
— Kris Johnson (@kjohno10) January 17, 2020
10 years too late!
— Gary Prince (@GaryAPrince) January 17, 2020
West Ham fans, what do you make of David Moyes’ comments about the type of players he wants? Let us know below…
