West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing 31-year-old Irish defender John Egan in a Bosman move, with talks kicking off.
According to an update by Sky Sports journalist Dharmesh Sheth, John Egan is the subject of interest from West Ham United. The Hammers are keen on signing a centre-back from the free-agent pool after losing Nayef Aguerd and Kurt Zouma in the summer transfer window. The 31-year-old has thus emerged as a target, with talks between the two parties underway over a possible Bosman move.
John Egan and his career so far
John Egan has been a free agent since July 1 after his contract with Sheffield United ran out. A native of Cork, Republic of Ireland, he spent most of his formative years in his homeland but graduated from the youth division at Sunderland AFC over a decade ago.
However, the 31-year-old had to wait until 2018 to rise in prominence, with his spell with Sheffield United helping him make his mark in professional football. Egan was one of the best players for the Blades during his spell at Bramall Lane, turning out 224 times while chipping in with eight goals and five assists.
However, John Egan’s spell with Sheffield United ended a few months ago, although he has yet to find his next destination. The Irish defender’s next destination might be West Ham United, with the East London club mulling over providing him a way back to the Premier League.
London calling?
West Ham United’s interest in John Egan is understandable. The Hammers were busy in the market for centre-backs in the summer transfer window, with Max Kilman and Jean-Clair Todibo arriving at the London Stadium. However, West Ham also lost multiple defenders, with Angelo Ogbonna becoming a free agent, while Nayef Aguerd joined Real Sociedad on a loan deal.
In addition, Kurt Zouma has moved to Saudi Arabia, with Al-Orobah signing him on loan from West Ham. So, several centre-backs have been on the Premier League club’s radar, with Diego Carlos among the targets last month. However, West Ham can only sign free agents after the summer transfer window closed.
Egan has thus emerged as a viable target for West Ham, with the East London outfit opening talks to complete a Bosman move. It will be interesting to see if the 31-year-old returns to the Premier League by joining the Hammers in the coming days.
