Hammers in link with City skipper Morrison
WEST Ham United are reportedly lining up a shock swoop for Cardiff City skipper Sean Morrison, while bitter rivals Swansea City’s captain Matt Grimes is also in the Hammers crosshairs.
The Daily Star claims Hammers boss David Moyes is ready to raid the Championship for new recruits after moving on several first team players over the summer.
The Premier League side have already earmarked several potential options, including Wales star Joe Rodon, although they look like losing him to Premier League London rivals Tottenham.
However, Moyes remains keen to bolster his defence and bringing experience at centre-back is believed to be top priority for the Hammers boss. Bluebirds ace Morrison is said to be one name being considered.
Morrison has twice played in the top flight – firstly with Reading and then again with Cardiff two years ago – and there is a suggestion the Hammers could be tempted to take him back to the Premier League.
Morrison attracted interest from Premier League clubs following Cardiff’s relegation a couple of seasons ago, but Neil Warnock insisted on keeping his prized captain for an intended promotion push from the Championship. Warnock has since left, of course, but Morrison remains a dressing room kingpin under Neil Harris as Cardiff seek another top six spot this season.
Losing Morrison would be a blow for Cardiff fans.
But it would be hard to stand in his way of a move to West Ham and it remains to be seen if Moyes follows through his interest in the coming days before the closure of the domestic transfer window next Friday.
Watford’s Craig Dawson and Bournemouth’s Steve Cook are also believed to be on the radar at the London Stadium.
Moyes is also keen on strengthening his options at left-back and midfield, and Swansea captain Grimes is believed to be another name on the agenda due to his ability to play in each position.
Grimes has recently been the subject of interest from Watford in this window, although a concrete approach has not yet materialised, and there’s little sign of that changing soon.
As things stand, West Ham are also yet to make any sort of approach, but things could quickly change before Friday. The Swans need to raise revenue and it is possible Rodon and Grimes could each leave if suitable offers materialise.