West Ham now 'enquiring' about 'world-class' goalkeeper after James Trafford blow
West Ham are said to be interested in another Premier League goalkeeper after missing out on another.
West Ham appear to be interested in signing a goalkeeper this month amid a plethora of needs. The Hammers are in a bad situation, currently eight points from safety and with limited options to stay up given how few teams are involved in the relegation battle.
But with just under half of the season remaining, there is still a chance if the Iron can spark up a run of form, and January signings are almost a must if the club expect Nuno Espirito Santo to put together a survival bid.
A couple of signings have already been made, with Tony Castellanos and Pablo snapped up, and the Iron are unlikely to stop there. According to various reports, the goalkeeper position is one West Ham want to strengthen, with Alphonse Areola the only real trusted option currently.
Mads Hermansen has not impressed - not at all - while veteran keeper Lukasz Fabianski has struggled with a back injury for some time. A number of goalkeepers have been linked with the Hammers, and one of the latest is James Trafford.
The Manchester City summer signing looks to be staying put, with Pep Guardiola saying this week: “He reacted really well [to the signing of Donnarumma]. No complaints and James is a top keeper - no doubts about that. I understand the situation. Goalkeepers are special - it is one or the other, not like other positions where you can play someone else.
“I would like him to stay for many, many years. But the situation of the keeper is special and we will see what happens."
West Ham looking elsewhere
According to TeamTalk, West Ham are now considering a move for Chelsea’s number two goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen. The report claims West Ham have made enquiries about the keeper, who has played number two to Robert Sanchez.
It would likely be a loan deal, but it’s unclear whether Chelsea would be willing to sanction such a deal. The Blues have their goalkeeping prospects like Mike Penders out on loan, with only young Gabriel Slonina available beyond Sanchez.
Convincing Chelsea may be a tough ask, and Liam Rosenior has already praised Jorgensen following his arrival. He said: “Every team is different. I’m very fortunate [Filip] Jorgensen and [Robert] Sanchez are world-class goalkeepers with their feet but I’m not going to ask them to play from the halfway line straight away. It’s a process and it takes time.”
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