West Ham United fans have been reacting to recent reports suggesting that the club has launched a bid for Sheffield United’s John Fleck.
Sky Sports News reported on Monday that a £4million offer was lodged for the 27-year-old midfielder, as Manuel Pellegrini seeks late improvements to his roster in East London.
The offer was instantly understood to be rejected by the Blades, however, with the Yorkshire Post continuing the story later in the day, noting that Sheffield United are reluctant to lose an influential member of Chris Wilder’s side during a promotion push
So far this season, the former Scotland youth international has recorded 37 tackles, 33 interceptions and 35 key passes in 28 Championship games.
Some fans, though, took particular concern with the suggested deal after the Hammers signed Jordan Hugill from Preston North End on deadline day last January, and that transfer really did not work out for the East London outfit.
The 26-year-old went on to record just three appearances in claret and blue under David Moyes, before being sent on a season-long loan to Middlesbrough by Manuel Pellegrini last summer.
Here’s a selection of the best tweets shared by the London Stadium faithful…
Who the Fleck is he? We should never do business with the Blunts IMO.
— Steve (@HammerForLife) January 28, 2019
Would much rather sign players looking to succeed and work hard from lower league teams
— Chris (@west_ham_mad1) January 28, 2019
Didn’t we learn from Hugill? Another January panic that won’t get near the first team.
— Jammin ⚒ (@benfitch) January 29, 2019
Jon Fleck, if he signs for West Ham, will be another player at the club, such as Byram, who will always be a Championship standard player and not make much of an impact in the PL.
— Josh Verrills (@WestHamJoshV) January 28, 2019
Surely billings at Huddersfield wud be better Or Drinkwater on loan? #coyi
— ⚒ Marky Perkins ⚒ (@Supagrova1973) January 28, 2019
Sorry been busy once again today playing fut champs but it looks like the maxi Gomez deal could be completed in 24 hours and West Ham are in talks with Sheffield United over midfielder John fleck fingers crossed he ain’t another hugil
— west ham fans voice (@WHUhooligans) January 28, 2019
My thoughts!!!
— ⚒️⚒️⚒️Tony ⚒️⚒️⚒️ (@Tony_D_Rob) January 28, 2019
Thought we didn’t deal with them any more!! Saying that though he’s a decent player but can’t see it happening
— Dean Marsh™ (@deanrmarsh) January 28, 2019