West Ham are competing with Crystal Palace to sign Bournemouth’s Harry Arter – does that suggest they want to replace Mark Noble?
Harry Arter of AFC Bournemouth celebrates scoring his side’s third goal during the Premier League match against Huddersfield Town.
David Moyes has shown interest in Arter after taking over as Hammers manager as the Scot looks for different options in central midfield.
David Moyes, manager of West Ham United, applauds the crowd after the Premier League match against Watford.
However, the East Londoners now face competition from their relegation rivals Palace who are also looking for ways to improve their fortunes in the January transfer window.
For West Ham, though, does this interest in Arter suggest that captain Mark Noble’s time at the London Stadium is coming to an end?
Aaron Cresswell and Mark Noble of West Ham United look dejected during the Premier League match against Watford.
Noble’s form has been consistently criticised over the past couple of seasons as the consensus appears to be that the 30-year-old doesn’t have what it takes to compete in the Premier League anymore.
Arter is three years his junior and offers more mobility in the middle of the park, so if Moyes gets his way and lands the Republic of Ireland international would that be the end of the road for the skipper?
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