Reported West Ham target Billy Gilmour is ‘in talks’ to join fellow Premier League club Southampton on loan until the end of the season according to the Daily Mail.
That report has been reiterated by Sky Sports this morning as the talented Scot goes in search of first-team football for the remainder of this campaign.
The Saints may fail in their own attempt however as Matt Law quashed the chances of the teenage star heading out on loan, with Tuchel planning on introducing him into his plans this term.
The Hammers were linked with a loan swoop for the 19-year-old prior to confirming the arrival of Jesse Lingard last week.
Lingard’s arrival meant the necessity for a player in a similar mould such as Gilmour was instantly diminished.
An attacking midfielder with an eye for a pass, the Scotland Under 21 international has been highly sought after since Tomas Tuchel left the teenager out of his first two matchday squads.
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Prior to the signing of Lingard, attempting to bring Gilmour to the London Stadium on loan would’ve been considered a major coup for the Hammers.
Instead, Moyes opted for the more experienced, tried and tested version in the former England star.
Furthermore, owing to currently having two domestic loan players on the books, the Irons would have to make Craig Dawson’s deal permanent in order to sign another loanee.
Should Southampton resurrect a deal in the final hours, time will tell who chose the right option as the Irons await Lingard’s debut in claret and blue.
