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title: "West Ham striker has two Scottish clubs chasing loan move"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2026/07/28/west-ham-striker-has-two-scottish-clubs-chasing-loan-move/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "James Chettle"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2026-07-28T20:00:00Z"
modified: "2026-07-28T20:00:00Z"
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# West Ham striker has two Scottish clubs chasing loan move

**West Ham are planning a Josh Landers loan move, with St Mirren and Livingston leading the interest in the 19-year-old striker.**

The Hammers want Landers to continue his development through regular senior football.

Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph says several Scottish clubs are considering a move for the former Hibernian forward. St Mirren and Livingston are currently at the front of the queue, although no agreement has been reached.

> A number of clubs in Scotland are keen to sign West Ham striker Josh Landers on loan. \
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> St Mirren & Livingston are leading the race for the 19yo.\
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> Landers has impressed since joining from Hibernian and the club would like him to gain some first team experience.[@AnthonyRJoseph](https://x.com/AnthonyRJoseph?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/ycnHeQ6qhQ](https://t.co/ycnHeQ6qhQ)
>
> — Central (@WestHam\_Central) [July 28, 2026](https://x.com/WestHam_Central/status/2082167767650676810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## West Ham plan Josh Landers loan move

Landers joined West Ham from Hibernian in January 2025 after impressing during a trial. He had made three senior appearances for the Scottish club before moving to east London.

The Scotland youth international signed a new contract last October. [West Ham confirmed that the agreement runs until June 2028](https://www.whufc.com/en/news/young-striker-josh-landers-signs-new-contract), underlining their intention to retain him beyond this summer.

Landers scored seven goals and provided one assist across 17 Premier League 2 appearances last season. He also gained further senior experience during a loan spell with Boreham Wood, although he scored only once in nine matches.

West Ham are not expected to include Landers regularly in Nuno Espírito Santo’s first-team squad this season. Another temporary move would provide a clearer route to consistent minutes.

[ReadWestHam previously reported that Landers would receive an opportunity during pre-season](https://readwestham.com/2026/07/19/west-ham-hand-academy-striker-pair-major-nuno-opportunity/), alongside fellow academy forward Daniel Cummings. The club have now assessed their young players and appear ready to approve another loan.

A return to Scotland would place Landers in a familiar environment and expose him to top-flight senior football. St Mirren and Livingston can both offer the competitive minutes West Ham believe he requires.

The clubs have not yet agreed terms for a Josh Landers loan move. West Ham’s preference is to sanction a temporary departure rather than consider a permanent sale.