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title: "West Ham United: Hammers in talks with Watford over a potential move for Craig Dawson"
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author: "Jordan Rushworth"
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published: "2020-10-06T12:00:45Z"
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# West Ham United: Hammers in talks with Watford over a potential move for Craig Dawson

**West Ham United have [entered into talks](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-west-ham-in-talks-to-sign-englishman-deal-may-finalise-after-tonight/) with Championship side Watford over a potential move for Craig Dawson, after progress was made on transfer deadline day.**

The Hammers had been looking to add to their defensive options throughout the European transfer window, and they had been close to a late move for Chelsea’s Fikayo Tomori, but that move was halted after the 22-year-old called it off at the last second, as per [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12091271/chelsea-defender-fikayo-tomori-calls-off-west-ham-loan).

David Moyes could be set to turn his attentions toward Dawson as a result, with the Hammers having made progress with talks between themselves and Watford on Monday, according to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-west-ham-in-talks-to-sign-englishman-deal-may-finalise-after-tonight/). Any move for the 30-year-old defender could be completed up until the domestic deadline on October 16th.

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Dawson is an experienced defender and does have the versatility of being able to play at both right-back and centre-back, and he made 29 Premier League appearances for Watford last season in which he averaged 1.2 interceptions and one tackle per game, as per [Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/craig-dawson/50027).

However, he has so far not made an appearance for Watford in the Championship this season, with his only action coming in a single game in the Carabao Cup.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Verdict-500x300.png)

Going from what would have been an exciting addition of Tomori to bringing in Dawson is a big shift, and that makes you question whether there is a real strategy in place from the club’s board in terms of their transfer policy and the setting of targets.

Dawson is a dependable player and he has experience, but he was part of a poor Watford defence last term and only recorded four clean sheets. He was also guilty of giving the ball away a lot, averaging 8.3 possession losses per match last term (via [Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/craig-dawson/50027)). So, this feels like it could be a potential mistake.

**West Ham fans, would you be happy with Dawson signing? Let us know your thoughts below!**