West Ham United players feel that they should have moved for their targets earlier on in the January transfer window.
David Moyes made no secret of his desire to make additions last month, but was unable to make as many signings as he wanted.
West Ham brought in Joao Mario on loan from Inter Milan and Jordan Hugill from Preston North End, but there is an argument to suggest that the Hammers’ squad is now weaker than what it was at the start of January.
West Ham sold both Diafra Sakho and Andre Ayew, which weakens their attacking options, and the players at the London Stadium are now said to be annoyed with the lack of business the club completed.
West Ham were forced to move for back-up targets, rather than Moyes’ first choice additions, as they left things too late.
Joao Mario has made a positive start at the London Stadium, but there are question marks over Hugill’s addition.
The former Preston man is making a big step up by moving to West Ham, and he is already under a fair amount of pressure.
Hugill could make his West Ham debut this weekend, when Moyes’ side take on Brighton & Hove Albion.
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