Football Today
·9 juillet 2024
West Ham wanted Amario Cozier-Duberry before Brighton signed him
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Football Today
·9 juillet 2024
West Ham United were one of the teams interested in signing Brighton & Hove Albion starlet Amario Cozier-Duberry before he joined the Seagulls, according to the Evening Standard.
Cozier-Duberry was looking to leave Arsenal after failing to break into the first team, and a host of clubs were after his signature, including West Ham.
The 19-year-old had been with the Gunners’ academy since September 2019 but had not made a first-team appearance. He told the North London club he’d be leaving in June.
Cozier-Duberry would have made a superb addition for the Hammers. He can bring flair and excitement to the right flank, providing cover for Jarrod Bowen.
The London-born youngster, who has been compared to Bukayo Saka, can give the team something different in attack.
However, West Ham will not miss Cozier-Duberry too much after signing exciting right-winger Luis Guilherme from Palmeiras. The Hammers need to focus their attention on other areas of the pitch.
West Ham have already signed Max Kilman to bolster a defence that conceded 74 goals in 38 Premier League games last term.
Kilman could replace Nayef Aguerd, who will likely be on his way out of the club after a disappointing spell in London.
The Hammers need someone to partner Kilman in central defence, and one exciting name is making the rounds.
Lyon centre-back Jake O’Brien is a potential target for the Hammers after a stellar first season in Ligue 1. The Irishman impressed for the French club, helping them keep seven clean sheets in 27 league appearances while winning 61% of his duels.
West Ham are also in dire need of a centre-forward to take the torch from Michail Antonio. Simon Banza, Youssef En-Nesyri, and Georges Mikautadze have been linked, but the club has not moved decisively for any of them.
Meanwhile, the East Londoners must also be looking for a left-sided winger to replace Said Benrahma, who joined Lyon permanently following his loan move.