West Ham have been linked with Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic just lately and the USA star may be David Moyes’ own model of Manchester United‘s Marcus Rashford.
It was as soon as advised by ESPN pundits Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop throughout the summer season that the London Stadium would be a great profession transfer for the previous Borussia Dortmund star, who has struggled for consistency throughout his spell at Stamford Bridge.
Burley said: “I believe a club like for example West Ham, a team just sitting around [the European places]. It is a step-down but it’s a step down to – I think – getting regular game time, whether that’s in England or Spain or Germany or wherever.”
Hislop added: “That step down to another club, a smaller club, Craig mentions my former club West Ham, which I think would be a great fit for him, it might be exactly what he needs, if he wants to start and start regularly.”
A recent report has claimed that Graham Potter would be keen to let the winger go for as little as £24m in January and contemplating his spectacular performances for the USA on the World Cup in Qatar, that would show to be a cut price.
Should West Ham signal Pulisic?
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In 4 appearances for Gregg Berhalter’s facet, the 24-year-old would contribute a formidable one purpose and two assists, having a hand in each purpose they scored earlier than being knocked out by the Netherlands final week.
Former USA boss Jurgen Klinsmann was stuffed with reward for the talismanic ahead within the build-up to the World Cup earlier this yr. He said:
“He has a lot of character and a lot of personality. What he went through, starting at 17, is just wonderful. It’s wonderful and he’s still by far not there yet. He’s just able to get better and he will become even more of a leader.”
Pulisic’s 7.07 common ranking from WhoScored comfortably ranked him because the USA’s prime performer in Qatar, so it might not be a shock to see plenty of Premier League sides register their curiosity in him in January if he’s nonetheless thought-about surplus to necessities in Potter’s squad.
Should West Ham win the race for him subsequent month, he may doubtlessly emulate the performances of Manchester United and England star Marcus Rashford.
According to FBref, the 25-year-old winger, who has notched three goals for Gareth Southgate’s facet on the World Cup, is essentially the most comparable participant to Pulisic when in comparison with different wingers throughout Europe’s prime leagues.
This season has seen the 2 extensive males register extraordinarily comparable statistics with regard to objectives per shot on track (0.33 vs 0.31), key passes (9 vs 10) and goal-creating actions (each two).
Considering that Rashford has appeared rejuvenated at Old Trafford below Erik ten Hag this season, with four goals and two assists to his identify, Moyes would certainly like to have an analogous participant in his facet, particularly as Jarrod Bowen and Said Benrahama proceed to battle.
Therefore, after displaying what he can do in Qatar, head of recruitment Rob Newman ought to undoubtedly have a look at bringing Pulisic to the London Stadium in subsequent month’s window.