Report: West Ham readying another bid for Tom Cairney

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West Ham United are reportedly planning another move for Tom Cairney, but will need £25 million to get a deal done.

According to a report from The Sun (05/01; page 63), West Ham are planning another bid for Tom Cairney, but they will have to spend £25 million if they hope to sign the Fulham star.

The Hammers have been linked with Cairney previously. The Sun reports that David Moyes hoped to bring the 27-year-old to the London Stadium, but offers of £15 million and £18 million were rejected as the Cottagers looked to get promoted out of the Championship. Cairney, of course, would go on to score the goal that sent Fulham up.

The Sun (05/01; page 63) reports that the Irons are now looking at a fresh move for the Scotland international. However, a bid of around £25 million will be required to get a deal done with Fulham determined to keep hold of the attacking midfielder.

It has not been the best season for Cairney, with no goals and just one assist coming in the Premier League this term. He is unquestionably an excellent player with a wonderful passing range.

West Ham have a lot of quality in the attacking areas of the pitch and have the likes of Manuel Lanzini to come back from injury and bolster those options further.

Spending £25 million on Cairney seems to be a potential risk. But if Manuel Pellegrini can get the very best out of the playmaker, if he does make a move, then that fee could quickly begin to look like a real bargain for the Irons.