West Ham should consider Morgan Schneiderlin.
West Ham’s failed attempts to sign a prolific striker in the summer have deflected from poor transfer moves made in other key positions.
One player the Hammers hoped they had struck the jackpot with was the free addition of Havard Nordtveit.
Yet so far it has been a case of ‘you get what you pay for’, with the Norwegian midfielder a disappointing and error prone addition.
West Ham United’s Havard Nordtveit in action with Accrington Stanley’s Billy Kee
West Ham at least have not lost much if Nordtveit does not improve, but now is the right time to consider spending big on an upgrade, considering the ideal player is available.
Manchester United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin is available for transfer, and courting attention from other Premier League clubs hoping to take the next step and start challenging the top sides.
SkySports reported United have knocked back a £19 million bid from West Brom, and want to recoup the £24 million they paid to sign him from Southampton, with Everton also showing interest.
Manchester United’s Morgan Schneiderlin talks to Wayne Rooney
The French international is a top talent who could help take the pressure off Mark Noble in midfield, while freeing up the team’s more creative players like Dimitri Payet.
Having been snubbed by Jose Mourinho, the 27-year-old will have a point to prove, and West Ham would be far better looking at him than Marouane Fellaini, as The Mail reported they were back in December.
Schneiderlin’s arrival would still allow time for Nordtveit to develop and come good, but in the short term it would remove him from first team consideration, and provide an instant upgrade for the East London club.
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