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Potential Joan Jordan transfer should worry West Ham’s Mark Noble?

Manuel Pellegrini the head coach (Sam Bagnall - AMA/Getty Images)
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West Ham United have reportedly bid for the Spanish midfielder.

Sergi Roberto Carnicer of FC Barcelona duels for the ball with Joan Jordan of SD Eibar during the La Liga match between SD Eibar and FC Barcelona at Ipurua Municipal Stadium on May 19,...

According to Sky Sports, West Ham United have tabled a £13 million bid for Eibar midfielder Joan Jordan.

The Hammers look like they’re trying to get their summer business done as early as possible and, having signed Pablo Fornals this week, Jordan is now on the agenda it seems.

It could be a fantastic move if it happens for West Ham, but it might just have negative implications for a certain Mark Noble.

The 32-year-old is already living a charmed life in East London and if not for Jack Wilshere’s injury woes last season he probably wouldn’t have played so often.

But Wilshere is fit now and with Fornals signed up and Jordan potentially following, there is less room for Noble.

Even in defensive midfield, the long-serving Noble won’t be displacing Declan Rice any time soon.

Noble won’t want to leave the Hammers, but there’s just no way he’s going to be playing as much as last season if Jordan arrives and Wilshere stays fit.

Mark Noble of West Ham United during Training at Rush Green on March 28, 2019 in Romford, England.