Report: West Ham in talks over Stanislav Lobotka loan

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West Ham United are reportedly keen on loaning Stanislav Lobotka.

According to a report from the Sunday Mirror (27/1; page 67), West Ham are discussing a loan move for Stanislav Lobotka as part of the deal that could see Maxi Gomez move to the London Stadium.

Gomez has been linked with the Hammers for much of the window, and the Sunday Mirror reports that the Irons are now in talks over a potential move for the striker.

The Sunday Mirror (27/1; page 67) reports that West Ham are keen on an initial loan move for the £35 million-rated forward, and are discussing bringing his Celta Vigo teammate Lobotka in on a temporary basis also.

Lobotka is one of the more impressive holding midfielders in La Liga, due to his energy and tenacity in the middle of the park. He would be a superb addition to Manuel Pellegrini’s side if they were able to agree a loan move.

Pellegrini has predominantly stuck with Declan Rice and Mark Noble in the middle this term. But with Carlos Sanchez sidelined with injury, they could arguably do with greater depth in that area of the pitch before the window shuts.

And if they could agree a double loan deal involving Gomez and Lobotka, that would surely have the potential to go down as an inspired piece of business from the Premier League side.