West Ham United fans have reacted on Twitter to rumours that they are keen on bringing Sam Johnstone to the club.
ESPN have claimed that the Hammers are favourites to sign the recently called up England international this summer.
It is said that Johnstone favours a move to the London Stadium, over the likes of Tottenham and Manchester United, because David Moyes can offer him regular football.
It’s only a matter of time before Johnstone heads back down to the Championship with West Brom.
But given that Johnstone’s performances this season has helped him earn an England call, whilst most of his teammates struggled, it will be a surprise if he stays on the books of the Midlands outfit beyond the summer.
West Ham need to look at keepers for the forthcoming campaign, especially if they are in Europe, because whilst Lukasz Fabianski has done a strong job in between the sticks, he did turn 36, last month and he needs pushing.
Johnstone would provide that because during a hectic campaign for those in the Black Country, he has provided a sense of calmness in goal, which would more than be welcomed in East London.
West Ham fans are all in favour of the club securing the 28-year-old’s talents, with the player having come through the Old Trafford academy and also enjoyed successful loan spells at Preston and Villa.
And even if they secure Champions League football, it begs the question as to whether their owners have the finances to pull off such a deal.
Nonetheless, here is a selection of West Ham fans reacting to those Johnstone rumours:
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