After a last-ditch effort to tie £20 million player Jack Clarke down to a new contract failed, West Ham now have clear access to sign him.
In January of this year, West Ham was desperate for a fresh attacker.
Additionally, Ibrahim Osman, Jota, and Sunderland star Jack Clarke were the three names on the team’s shortlist.
It appeared that the Hammers would acquire a new left-sided forward. Particularly since they let Pablo Fornals and Said Benrahma go.
However, Kalvin Phillips, a loaned center midfielder, was ultimately the lone addition.
January saw Hammers wanting Clarke.
For the most of the window, West Ham’s main target turned out to be Sunderland attacker Clarke.
Given that Sunderland was vying for promotion back to the Premier League and the play-offs, any prospective move was derailed when the club took too long to sell its best player to the Hammers.
According to reports, the Black Cats also desired to try one last time to extend Clarke’s contract.
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Now that a last-ditch attempt at a new deal has failed, West Ham can sign Clarke.
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The I’s northern football writer, Mark Douglas, alleges in an exclusive that West Ham has been placed on high alert following Sunderland’s unwillingness to alter their wage structure, which put an end to any prospects of Clarke agreeing to a new contract.
According to Douglas, “Star forward Jack Clarke will not sign a new contract at the Stadium of Light due to Sunderland’s refusal to break their wage structure – news that will put West Ham and other suitors on alert ahead of the summer.”
“The Black Cats turned down a bid from Lazio in January for Clarke, who still has two years left on his present contract, that was estimated to be worth £13 million with £3.5 million in add-ons. However, considering Sunderland’s approach to player trades, they might decide to consider bids for a player who is highly sought after by the Premier League during the off-season.
“Red alert for West Ham”
The Hammers are thrilled to hear this news. particularly in light of Lucas Paqueta’s potential summer departure.
For West Ham, Clarke checks a lot of boxes. His age of 23 and immense potential to become a premier player make him a perfect fit for technical director Tim Steidten’s recruitment strategy.
Most importantly, he is a homegrown player as well. In addition to playing centrally and across the forward line, he can also cover for Emerson Palmieri as a left wingback, an area where the Hammers lack depth.
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