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West Ham United are keen to sign a free transfer from former Manchester City graduate CJ Egan-Riley.
West Ham held talks with the 22-year-old on potential summer moves, according to the former employee.
Egan-Riley will be a free agent in June, and it remains to be seen whether West Ham can reach a deal with him. The 22-year-old is likely to lure into the Premier League and the chance to join West Ham is very exciting for him.
The Hammer has a talented team and an exciting project. They hope to build a strong roster for the future, and it remains to be seen whether they can improve their weaknesses in the summer. They look vulnerable in their defense this season, and signing a quality defender would be a wise decision.
Egan-Riley will be a quality signature
The 22-year-old has performed well against Burnley, while Clarets has only 15 goals this season. The British defender has performed well with Scott Parker and his team.
Egan-Riley has enough uses to run as a central defender and right back. If they can complete the deal, his versatility will reward West Ham. Signing a player of quality and potential will represent the excellent bargaining of the London club in a free transfer.
West Ham will need to improve multiple areas of its squad in the summer transfer window and signing a talented young defender (Egan Riley) in a free transfer will allow them to improve other areas of the team as well.
Meanwhile, the player's physical and technicality can be excellent in top flights and he will hope to run in the Premier League if the move passes.
