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Another One Bites The Dust as Moyes Boys Beat Hammers to Target..

I guess the byproduct of West Ham being linked with so many players is that we’ll inevitably lose out to other clubs on some of our transfer targets.

So, hot on the heels of the disappointing Harvey Elliott news comes the update that Everton have pipped West Ham to the signing of Douglas Luiz.

There really should be little surprise with this one. After all, it was mostly the Italian media linking The Hammers with a move for the Juventus midfielder. Any genuine interest the Irons might have had in luring the former Aston Villa and Manchester City man to the London Stadium probably ended when Juve insisted on an obligation to buy.

Reports over the past few days suggested West Ham were only interested in a season-long loan with a “try before you buy” option rather than a firm commitment.

Luiz to West Ham is looking unlikely

Everton and David Moyes, however, don’t seem to have been put off by committing €30–40m on the 27-year-old. Goodison News and several other news sites are confident that the Toffees now have this one wrapped up.

Disappointing? Yes, I suppose so. Luiz is an excellent player who would have undoubtedly improved Graham Potter’s midfield. But truthfully, I never fully believed this rumour—especially with the astronomical wages and fee being quoted.

Missing out on the likes of Habib Diarra and Ardon Jashari is more concerning, given West Ham’s stated aim of recruiting young, hungry players who haven’t yet made their name.

Oh well—on to the next one.