October 25th 2024.
According to recent reports, West Ham is looking to bring in a new player to strengthen their defense. Ben Chilwell, who has been struggling at Chelsea, is the top choice for the Hammers. After a difficult time at Stamford Bridge, Chilwell has only played once this season and was advised by new manager Enzo Maresca to leave the club over the summer. Maresca even went as far as to banish Chilwell and fellow England international Raheem Sterling from first-team training, stating that they should find new clubs if they wanted to play regularly this season.
While Sterling left to join Arsenal on a loan deal, Chilwell chose to stay at Chelsea. However, with limited playing time and not even making the bench for their recent game against Liverpool, it seems that Chilwell's time at Chelsea may be coming to an end. It was thought that his return to first-team action in the League Cup against Barrow would be the start of a comeback, but he has not been given any minutes in Chelsea's subsequent five games.
Given Maresca's stance on Chilwell, it is not surprising that he was linked with other Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, during the summer transfer window. It is likely that Chilwell will look to leave west London when the transfer market reopens in January. Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson believes that Chilwell is desperate for a move to get his career back on track and predicts that a move to West Ham could be on the cards.
Robinson suggests that a loan deal to West Ham could be the perfect solution for Chilwell, both in terms of playing time and location. He also believes that Chilwell's qualities, especially his delivery into the box, would be a valuable asset for the struggling Hammers. However, he also acknowledges that other teams may be interested in signing Chilwell, but he can see the move to West Ham happening.
West Ham had high hopes for this season under new manager Julen Lopetegui, but their current position of 15th in the Premier League with only two wins in eight games is a cause for concern. They will be looking to improve their performance when they face Manchester United this weekend. Meanwhile, Chelsea has had a strong start to the season but suffered a defeat at Anfield last weekend. They will be hoping to bounce back when they host Newcastle United.
All in all, the potential move of Chilwell to West Ham would be a major boost for both the player and the club. It remains to be seen if the transfer will materialize, but it is clear that Chilwell's time at Chelsea may be coming to an end, and a fresh start at a new club could be just what he needs to reignite his career.
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