West Ham United are progressing in negotiations to sign Hibernian midfielder Josh Mulligan, with the 23-year-old currently advanced as the club’s most likely first major acquisition of the summer window.
Discussions with the Scottish Premiership side over a transfer fee have intensified, and there is a growing confidence among senior figures that an agreement will be reached.
While West Ham have already completed the underlying business of bringing in defender Lamadrid, securing Mulligan represents the primary focus of their immediate first-team recruitment drive.
Broad Premier League interest accelerates midfield search
The push to secure the former Scotland under-21 international stems from a desire to act before an increasingly competitive market materialises.
Mulligan’s performances at Easter Road have drawn regular scouting representation from south of the border, with initial enquiries already registered by rival top-flight clubs, according to a recent update from TEAMtalk.
Aware of the expanding list of suitors, West Ham’s recruitment team are working to finalise terms swiftly to prevent a bidding war once rival clubs formalise their summer business.
The club’s recruitment staff view Mulligan as an ideal profile to inject energy into the midfield unit due to his physical ceiling and positional versatility.
Capable of operating centrally in attacking areas or anchoring in front of the back four, his tactical flexibility offers immediate depth ahead of what will be a demanding Championship campaign.
While formal negotiations remain ongoing, the accelerated timeline highlights the club’s intent to establish their squad early in the window.
Progress on other targets and transfer updates can be followed via our West Ham transfer pages.
