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West Ham United: Bridge makes Dawson transfer claim

West Ham United: Bridge makes Dawson transfer claim - Follow up

Transfer reporter Michael Bridge has claimed that West Ham United will want to replace Craig Dawson before the January transfer window closes.

The Lowdown: Dawson joins Wolves

Wolves signed the defender earlier this month from David Moyes’ side on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

The 32-year-old played 64 times in the Premier League for the Hammers in three seasons with the east London outfit.

Dawson’s last appearance in a West Ham shirt came in their 2-2 draw away at Leeds United, but his departure leaves a space at the back for the Irons.

The Latest: Hammers to replace Dawson

Bridge claimed that West Ham will look to bring in a new centre-back this month to replace Dawson following his exit earlier in the window when speaking to GiveMeSport.

He stated: “I think West Ham were slightly reluctant to sell Dawson due to his history and relationship with the club. Ideally, they’ll want to replace him.

“He had such a great relationship with the club, earning the nickname Ballon d’Awson, and it’s clearly a transfer that has gone so much better than West Ham fans ever imagined.

“I do wonder if West Ham will look to get a replacement in with a few days to go.”

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The Verdict: Experienced replacement needed

In our view, a potential replacement for Dawson should be someone that offers plenty of experience in the centre-back position.

The 32-year-old was someone who wasn’t a consistent starter for West Ham at the time of his departure, but he was a well-travelled and experienced pro who knew the Premier League very well.

David Moyes certainly valued having him in his squad, with the Scot describing the defender as a ‘fantastic professional’ and a player with ‘proven quality’, when speaking about him on West Ham’s club website.

Centre-back Kurt Zouma is currently out with a hamstring injury and Nayef Aguerd has not long returned from his long-term knock, so there is uncertainty about who the Irons should play as their centre-half pairing.

Meanwhile, West Ham currently find themselves in the midst of a relegation battle and only a point above the drop, so we believe adding an experienced defender familiar with the Premier League could help tighten up their backline and make that bit of difference to keep them up.

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