West Ham manager David Moyes has revealed that the club made an attempt to sign Cole Palmer. The young midfielder recently left Manchester City to join Chelsea in August.
Speaking ahead of West Ham’s upcoming match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, Moyes admitted that they were very close to securing Palmer’s signature. However, the deal fell through due to the possibility of another player leaving West Ham, which would have made the transfer possible.
Moyes had been in regular contact with Palmer’s agent and was optimistic about the move. He had been impressed by Palmer’s performances for England U21s and considered him to be their standout player. Moyes has always had a preference for bringing in British players.
The main obstacle in signing Palmer was the fact that he played in the same position as West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen. However, Moyes had considered the idea of converting Bowen into a center-forward.
Moyes also revealed that Lee Carsley, his former player at Everton and the England U21 manager, had spoken highly of Palmer and recommended him to West Ham. Carsley praised Palmer’s versatility and highlighted his impact for Chelsea this season.
In conclusion, West Ham made a strong effort to sign Cole Palmer but were ultimately unable to complete the deal. Moyes had high hopes for the young midfielder and believed he would have been a valuable addition to the team.
