AdminWest Ham United are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell on loan before the February 3 deadline. According to the Daily Mail, Chilwell is eager to leave Stamford Bridge and is being pursued by several Premier League clubs, including Everton, Crystal Palace, and Manchester United. West Ham manager Graham Potter is keen to make three signings before the deadline in an effort to turn the team’s season around.
Chilwell, 28, has had a limited role at Chelsea this season, making only one appearance in the EFL Cup and none in the Premier League under interim manager Enzo Maresca. However, he has previously worked with Potter at Chelsea, which could make him a good fit for West Ham. The Hammers currently have Emerson and Aaron Cresswell as their left-back options, but Chilwell would be an upgrade on the aging duo.
If West Ham can sign Chilwell, it could be a shrewd move, especially if they can negotiate a clause for a permanent deal at a reasonable fee. This would secure their left-back position for the long term. However, if they only sign him on loan, it may not make sense to allow him to regain his form only to return to Chelsea next season. In other news, West Ham has been criticized by Jamie Carragher for their performance against Aston Villa.
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