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title: "Virals: West Ham interested in Hibernian full-back Josh Doig"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-07-19T18:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-07-19T18:00:00Z"
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# Virals: West Ham interested in Hibernian full-back Josh Doig

[West Ham](https://readwestham.com/2021/07/19/noel-whelan-endorses-west-ham-move-for-liverpool-striker-divock-origi/) are believed to be interested in talented Hibernian full-back [Josh Doig](https://readceltic.com/2021/06/30/charlie-nicholas-wants-celtic-to-sign-josh-doig/).

It’s widely expected David Moyes will look to sign an understudy to the evergreen Aaron Cresswell this summer and having [missed out on Junior Firpo](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11715/12349947/junior-firpo-leeds-sign-barcelona-full-back-for-undisclosed-fee-as-ezgjan-alioski-replacement), attentions could turn to the 19-year-old Scot.

Originally reported by [The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/josh-doig-is-in-no-hurry-to-leave-hibs-9ww06qbd0) over the weekend, now reliable club insider [ExWHUemployee](https://twitter.com/ExWHUemployee?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) has thrown more weight behind the perceived interest from east London.

Speaking to the renowned [West Ham Way podcast](https://www.patreon.com/posts/twhw-podcast-new-53842268?utm_medium=post_notification_email&utm_source=post_link&utm_campaign=patron_engagement&token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJyZWRpc19rZXkiOiJpbnN0YW50LWFjY2Vzczo2YjI2OWU5Zi02ODcxLTQ0ZmYtODM1ZS01ZjE3ODk4ZmI2MmUifQ.uQgcmJDynbpr6k_BfA1-1f6gm0CGvtAUt8euUnjNrH0), as cited by [Hammers Updates](https://twitter.com/Hammers_Update/status/1416746240184889345) on Twitter, Ex confirmed there is indeed an admiration from Moyes and co.

> Twitter: NEWS: West Ham and Nottingham Forest are keeping an eye on Hibernian starlet Josh Doig. The 19 year old left-back h… https://t.co/F3ZgSUQ9vH (@Hammers\_Update)

The initial report also claims city rivals Arsenal are keen on the highly-rated teenager, who was once [described](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/jack-ross-heaps-praise-on-excellent-hibernian-debutant-josh-doig-1596367633000) as ‘excellent’ by manager Jack Ross.

Doig enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in 2020/21, making 24 Scottish Premiership appearances, contributing [one goal and four assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/josh-doig/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/567129/plus/0/saison/2020/wettbewerb/SC1/verein/903) in the process.

### READ WEST HAM VERDICT

Valued at £3.6million and under contract until 2025 at Easter Road ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/josh-doig/marktwertverlauf/spieler/567129)), a mooted £5million asking price would be a bargain deal.

In truth, Moyes doesn’t need to find a first-choice left-back just yet, with Cresswell still [suitably impressing](https://www.sofascore.com/player/aaron-cresswell/43443) in the role.

Therefore, signing someone of Doig’s ilk, [potential](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/397024/Show/Josh-Doig) and age would be a shrewd move from the Hammers.

Scotland have developed somewhat of a penchant for producing [world-class left-backs](https://theathletic.co.uk/2633410/2021/06/07/tifo-video-how-scotland-play-with-two-left-backs/) in recent years – Doig could be set to follow in Andy Robertson and Kieran Tierney’s footsteps by moving to England.