West Ham United are planning several major moves in the January transfer window following a dip in form and injuries. The club are targeting a new centre-back and left-back, with Nat Phillips and Lucas Digne linked. In attack, support for Michail Antonio is needed, and a potential return for Jesse Lingard has been mooted, along with interest in Brennan Johnson, Gabriel Barbosa, and Ben Brereton Diaz.
David Moyes has confirmed that West Ham rejected Aston Villa's approach to take third-choice goalkeeper Darren Randolph on loan. The 34-year-old expressed his desire to extend his stay at the club, stating he is happy and focused on performing well.
Football Insider reports that Liverpool are keen to sign Jarrod Bowen, and the forward is open to the move. The Anfield club are monitoring the player, and Bowen is believed to be interested in the potential transfer.
Jesse Lingard's loan spell at West Ham last season revitalised his career, but he has remained a reserve at Manchester United. Standard Sport reports that Moyes is keen on a fresh loan deal, with Lingard out of contract in six months. talkSPORT adds that West Ham are confident of persuading him to return.
Aaron Cresswell's injury at left-back has heightened the need for a January addition, but Everton's Lucas Digne appears unlikely due to his high wage demands. Hammers sources note that Cresswell is close to returning from his back injury, lessening the need for a replacement.
West Ham remain firm on demanding a huge fee for Declan Rice, should he leave. Moyes stated, 'We will keep Declan as long as we possibly can, we've no intention of selling him.' The club are also monitoring Blackburn striker Ben Brereton Diaz, who has scored 20 goals this season.
