It would appear that West Ham are just 48 hours away from bringing in a striker during the January transfer window.
According to Sky Sources, Brentford striker Scott Hogan is expected to complete a move to West Ham in the next 48 hours after being heavily linked with a transfer throughout the window.
It’s believed that the uncertain future of Dimitri Payet has been holding up the deal but an agreement is all but reached between the Hammers and the Championship outfit.
Hogan hasn’t featured for Brentford since January 2nd as speculation grows over his future with the West London club and co-director of football Phil Giles has outlined his frustration about Hogan’s situation.
“Before the Newcastle game, Scott was meant to be involved. On Friday night, he got a call saying a club were going to make a bid. It’ll be done on Saturday night,” Giles told Get West London.
“He’s completely distracted. It’s not his fault. He’s completely distracted – it’s not his fault but his focus is not on the game anymore.
“This week, he trains all week. He had a slightly tight hamstring. He was going to be involved – the same thing last night happened. He got a call saying there were things moving and he got a call and I got a call. No criticism of Scott.
“He wants to play and needs to play. It’s unfair on him and Dean who is trying to make plans for the game today. The whole thing is completely out of control. The whole system needs looking at. All clubs are getting affected by this.”
“Agents are making the calls telling him you’re going to get a big move, it’s your big chance.
“Of course, he’s going to get distracted by that. No criticism of him whatsoever. We support him and he wants to play and I support Dean and the way he deals with it. The whole system is completely crazy.
“He was meant to be involved today and then he gets a phone call. It changes our plans completely.”
Hogan has scored 14 goals for Brentford in the Championship this season and it’s believed that they are looking for £15m to part ways with their star striker.
