Virals: West Ham place Championship duo on transfer ‘shortlist’

West Ham have reportedly placed a Championship duo on their transfer ‘shortlist’ ahead of the summer window. 

Middlesbrough ace Dael Fry and Queens Park Rangers central defender Rob Dickie are believed to remain on the radar at the London Stadium following winter interest. 

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According to a report from 90min, the Hammers are still keen on both English defenders. 

Fry, 24, has earned a 6.99 average Sofascore rating from 23 league outings this term whilst 25-year-old Dickie has an impressive 7.12 rating from 31 appearances. 

Both have previous youth international experience with England at various levels and would likely cost in excess of £10million each. 

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Valued at £5.4million (Fry) and £2.7million (Dickie) respectively (Transfermarkt), signing either defender would be an attainable venture for the East London club. 

Despite neither man possessing any extensive top-level experience, David Moyes hasn’t shied away from giving players from the second-tier an opportunity. 

With the future of Angelo Ogbonna uncertain, particularly given the severity of the injury, West Ham may need to sign at least one centre-back in the summer and Dickie or Fry would be wholly viable options.