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Virals: West Ham ‘eyeing’ Middlesbrough defender Dael Fry

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Virals: West Ham ‘eyeing’ Middlesbrough defender Dael Fry

West Ham are reportedly ‘eyeing’ a move for Middlesbrough central defender Dael Fry.

Despite failing to strengthen the ranks in the January window the Hammers are expected to add to the squad in the summer.

One man previously linked with a move to the Hammers and seemingly still on the radar is the 24-year-old centre-back, Fry.

According to a fresh report from Football League World, the Irons are among a host of Premier League clubs keen on the Englishman.

Wolves, Leeds United, Burnley, Brighton, Southampton and Brentford are also named as potential suitors for the 11-cap England Under 21 starlet.

So far this season Fry – recently described as ‘outstanding’ by Chris Wilder – has earned a 7.04 average Sofascore rating in 19 Championship outings.

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Valued at £5.4million and under contract at the Riverside Stadium until 2023 (Transfermarkt), Boro’ may need to cash in on their man at the end of the season.

Currently sat one place outside the playoffs in the second tier, perhaps the only way of keeping their key man would be by earning promotion to the top-flight.

Powerful in the air and boasting 194 career appearances, Fry represents the ideal balance between youth and experience to bolster David Moyes’ options as well as adding to the homegrown requirements.

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