Crystal Palace midfielder Will Hughes has been linked with a move away from the South London club in recent months.
According to a report by Football Insider, Fulham and West Ham United are keen on securing the signature of Will Hughes. However, the two London clubs will face competition from fellow Premier League outfit Brentford for the Crystal Palace midfielder.
The 29-year-old midfielder has done quite well at Selhurst Park, and he could prove to be a quality acquisition for Fulham and West Ham United.
Fulham could certainly use more quality and depth in their midfield unit. The 29-year-old will add creativity, technical ability and composure to the side. His ability to dictate the tempo of the game and create goalscoring opportunities could come in handy.
Fulham and West Ham could use Will Hughes
Fulham have put together a talented squad, and they will look to improve further in the coming months. A couple of quality additions could really help them push for European qualification in the near future.
Will Hughes could be tempted to join the Cottagers as well, and it remains to be seen whether Fulham come forward with an official offer to sign him. As far as West Ham are concerned, they need more quality in the midfield, and the 29-year-old could be the ideal acquisition for them.
Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta is expected to leave the club in the near future, and Hughes could be his replacement. The 29-year-old is well-settled in English football, and he could hit the ground running at Fulham or West Ham. It will be interesting to see which of the two London clubs manage to get the deal done.
If West Ham can sign him for a reasonable price, the deal could look like a masterstroke. The 29-year-old will be out of contract at Crystal Palace at the end of the season, and he is likely to be available for a nominal price this month.
Alternatively, the 29-year-old could join either of the London clubs on a free transfer at the end of the season. The Crystal Palace midfielder is at the peak of his powers, and he could transform both teams in the midfield.
