The Swansea City man would have been the ideal signing for West Ham United.
On the whole, Hammers fans would have been fairly satisfied with their club’s transfer business throughout the January transfer window.
They brought proven quality into the club in the shape of Jose Fonte and Robert Snodgrass, and finally got rid of Dimtir Payet for two-and-a-half times the amount they paid for him 18 months ago.
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There is one player, however, who could have genuinely taken West Ham to the next level – Swansea City’s Gylfi Sigurdsson.
The 27-year-old would have been the ideal addition to Slaven Bilic’s squad, and the Croatian should have made a play for the Iceland international on deadline day.
Swansea City’s Gylfi Sigurdsson celebrates
Sigurdsson has been in sensational form this season. In 23 Premier League games for the Swans he has scored seven goals and registered seven assists.
He has fantastic technical ability, wonderful vision, and has a keen eye for goal. He is also a set-piece specialist.
The Icelandic midfielder could have been deployed in the number 10 role, just behind Andy Carroll, or in a more deep-lying midfield position from where he would have been able to dictate the tempo of the game.
Swansea City’s Gylfi Sigurdsson
The Swansea man would arguably have been an upgrade on Mark Noble, whose performance levels have plummeted this season.
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Depending on where the Welsh side finish in the Premier League, Sigurdsson could be available again in the summer, however.
And West Ham should seriously consider going back in for the influential playmaker then.
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