West Ham manager David Moyes has revealed the reasons why a proposed move to bring Eberechi Eze to the London Stadium failed to materialise.
The Hammers were linked with a move for Eze throughout the last transfer window but the former QPR attacker ended up joining tonight’s opponents Crystal Palace instead.
Moyes instead switched his attentions to Said Benrahma, who he eventually landed on an initial season-long loan after much trepidation and confusion on the final day of the domestic transfer window two months ago.
As two of the standout performers from the 2019/20 Championship prepare to face off tonight, Moyes confirmed that the east London club ‘didn’t have the financial capabilities’ to sign the talented 22-year-old from QPR.
While Benrahma has struggled to break into West Ham’s starting line-up, Eze has been a regular at Selhurst Park since his move. However, the Algerian has matched the Eagles’ attacker’s tally of two assists, despite playing far fewer top-flight minutes this term.
Naturally, the Irons faithful have been reacting in their droves to a transfer which might’ve been, but many didn’t seem too despondent…
Twitter: @ExWHUemployee Happier with Benrahma, just wished we had gone all out and got Watkins too. (@Craigjo94230102)
Twitter: @ExWHUemployee Benrahma is better anyway (@WesthamMitchell)
Twitter: @ExWHUemployee Guaranteed to score tomorrow night now! (@jimwoodsford30)
Twitter: @ExWHUemployee Shows how poor we really are financially (@MR_bucket5)
Twitter: @ExWHUemployee I’d rather have Benrahma. (@adamxxxx4)
Twitter: @ExWHUemployee Why is he saying this now? Lol (@Treecy333)
