West Ham United have loaned out both Grady Diangana and Josh Cullen this season.
Cullen’s progress out on loan has been slightly overlooked this term, due to the form of Grady Diangana.
The two West Ham prospects have both been loaned out to the Championship this term, but it is Diangana who has stolen most of the headlines.
The winger has been a huge threat for West Bromwich Albion, with some West Ham fans suggesting that he should be recalled in January.
But Pellegrini wants to keep Diangana out on loan, and he insists that the youngster is not the only prospect making good progress.
Cullen has also caught they eye with Charlton Athletic, even though he has attracted far less attention.
And Pellegrini has suggested that their current loan spells should prepare them well for next season, when they will be a part of West Ham’s squad.
“I think that Grady Diangana is doing what we wanted for him, the same as Josh Cullen, players that without any doubt will be a big part of West Ham in the future,” he said.
“I trust a lot in Grady, and I thought that it was better for him to go and play 40 games this year, and be absolutely ready for next season, than play here just some of the games.”
Cullen has made 14 appearances for Charlton this term, scoring once and claiming one assist.
If he does return to West Ham next season he could face a fight for a spot in Pellegrini’s side’s midfield, with the likes of Declan Rice, Mark Noble and Jack Wilshere currently competing for places.
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