West Ham United are currently eyeing Everton star Dwight McNeil, with Sky Sports providing an update on when a move could materialize.
The Hammers may need to sign a new forward this summer, with Crisencio Somerville’s future in doubt and the Dutchman keen to sign for Manchester United.
Somerville have informed their representatives that they wish to move to the Premier League giants, but Jarrod Bowen is also in direct talks with Everton manager David Moyes and could leave.
Losing this duo could be a huge blow to Nuno, given they were involved in 29 of the Irons’ total 46 goals in the Premier League last season.
Football Fancast Verdict | |
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reliability | Signing McNeil would make a lot of sense given that Bowen and Somerville could be in line to leave and a new winger may be needed as the former Burnley man can play on either flank. |
finances | It is unclear what kind of price would tempt the Toffees to sell him, but the 26-year-old has just one year left on his contract at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, leaving him in a weak negotiating position. |
insight | The English player has never played below Premier League level and has scored 21 goals and provided 35 assists in 248 games in the top flight. Although these numbers are not as prolific as Bowen, who scored 65 goals in 238 Premier League games, they suggest he has the potential to flourish in the Championship. |
impact | West Ham still have hope that they can keep Bowen, but even if the captain remains at the London Stadium, Somerville would be wise to sign another winger as he is keen on a move to Old Trafford. |
West Ham keen to sign Dwight McNeil
According to a report from Sky Sports, West Ham are currently interested in signing McNeil, but there are no immediate plans to take action.
Nuno still needs to discuss the Hammers’ transfer plans with director of recruitment Nils Koppen. These negotiations are being arranged to determine whether the Rochdale-born winger is a suitable target.
Dwy McNeil could stage a coup for West Ham at Championship level
The Everton winger is probably not the flashiest of signings, especially at a time when West Ham face the Netherlands in the World Cup and could lose Somerville, who tore the team apart with two goals and two assists in four games.
However, McNeil, who shares the same agent as Aaron Wan-Bissaka, has a long track record in the Premier League, scoring four goals and providing eight assists in 21 appearances for the Toffees in 2024-25, suggesting he could be good enough at Championship level.
Reporter Joe Thomas went so far as to praise West Ham’s target as “magical”, and apart from his attacking qualities, he is also adept at winning back possession, averaging 0.9 successes per 90 in the final third in the Premier League last season, tied for the most by David Moyes’ side.
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