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title: "Fans React As Popular Insider Hints At Renewed West Ham Interest"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2020/10/29/fans-react-as-popular-insider-hints-at-renewed-west-ham-interest/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2020-10-29T12:00:11Z"
modified: "2020-10-29T12:00:11Z"
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# Fans React As Popular Insider Hints At Renewed West Ham Interest

Reliable West Ham United insider [ExWHUemployee](https://twitter.com/ExWHUemployee/status/1321490464978145283) dropped a hint at the potential renewed interest in Sheffield United midfielder John Lundstram in January.

The Hammers were amongst the clubs[linked](https://theathletic.co.uk/2001698/2020/08/19/lundstram-new-contract-sheffield-united/) with a move for Lundstram in the summer although nothing materialised.

However, [Sky Sports reported](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11683/12116930/john-lundstrams-sheffield-united-stay-set-to-end-after-contract-talks-break-down) yesterday that contract talks had broken down between the player and the Bramall Lane club.

With the 26-year-old’s contract expiring next summer, it is believed the former Everton man, who was [given his first pro contract](https://www.toffeeweb.com/players/profiles/Lundstram.php) by David Moyes, would be allowed to leave in January.

ExWHUemployee responded to the news and Irons fans reacted in their droves…

> Twitter: @ExWHUemployee Would be very good back up for dec and Soucek (@Sammy\_dodgerx)

> Twitter: @Adam70433875 @ExWHUemployee He’s a good back up plus we have three midfielders right now (@whugeorgee)

> Twitter: @ExWHUemployee He would be a very astute signing…especially given we’re potentially losing Noble, Snodgrass and R… https://t.co/9PC5Mchp7Q (@Lee\_Appleton)

> Twitter: @ExWHUemployee Would be a great signing have a word ex ![🤣](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.0.0/svg/1f923.svg) (@goodman24688)

> Twitter: @ExWHUemployee Yes yes yes
>
> MOYESBALLWILLLEADUSTOGLORY (@mike\_deas)

> Twitter: @ExWHUemployee https://t.co/2D9djnfxXw (@jonnyleemills)

It’s likely should Moyes wish to attempt to reunite with Lundstram at the London Stadium he would face plenty of competition for the signature with Rangers, Burnley, and Crystal Palace all [credited with interest](https://theathletic.co.uk/2001698/2020/08/19/lundstram-new-contract-sheffield-united/) previously.

### READ WEST HAM VERDICT

Lundstram was a crucial part of Chris Wilder’s sides [remarkable Premier League season](https://www.skysports.com/premier-league-table/2019) last term as the Blades finished 9th after being promoted from the Championship.

With [five goals and three assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/john-lundstram/leistungsdaten/spieler/156941/plus/0?saison=2019) last term, Lundstram showed his worth in an attacking sense. A consistent performer, Wilder has also [included the midfielder](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/john-lundstram/leistungsdaten/spieler/156941/plus/0?saison=2020)in every top-flight game this season.

Whether Lundstram would start as part of the midfield duo in the [current tactics](https://www.skysports.com/west-ham-united-squad)being deployed is questionable.

However, with only Mark Noble in line as a [senior backup,](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/john-lundstram/leistungsdaten/spieler/156941/plus/0?saison=2020) there’s no doubt Moyes needs additional central midfield options, and Lundstram would provide an [alternative type](https://www.premierleague.com/stats/player-comparison) of player to the others.